COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Mavrud
PRODUCER
Katarzyna Estate
REGION
Thracian Lowlands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Katarzyna Mavrud 2022 is an estate-grown and bottled red wine from Katarzyna Estate in Bulgaria's Thracian Valley. The estate is situated in a unique 'No Man's Land' area near the Greek border, contributing to its distinct terroir. Founded by Christoph Trylinski, the estate emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking to express the vineyard's character, aiming for Old World elegance. The 2022 vintage is noted for its balance, maturity, and freshness. The winery itself is a fusion of art and wine, with frescoes adorning the cellar walls.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is located in 'No Man's Land,' a former protected border zone.
Fact 02
Cellar walls feature frescoes depicting ancient Thracian mysteries.
Fact 03
The estate was founded by the creator of Belvedere vodka.
Fact 04
Vineyards are in a micro-region known as 'White Soil'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process begins with hand-harvested grapes, which are cooled and then manually sorted, destemmed, and gently crushed. The winery's three-level design facilitates gravity-flow movement of grapes and wine. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, involving maceration with skins, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak barrels. The wine is then aged in 225-liter French oak barrels, with a focus on integrating oak elegantly. Finally, the wine is aged further in a subterranean tunnel before release.
