COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Vinex Slavyantsi
REGION
Thracian Lowlands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Leva Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a Bulgarian red wine from Vinex Slavyantsi, produced in the Thracian Lowlands. The wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Vinex Slavyantsi is a winery with a long history in Bulgaria, focusing on quality and sustainability. The 'Leva' brand is associated with social responsibility and Fair Trade initiatives, with Vinex Slavyantsi being the first Bulgarian wine producer to achieve 'Fair for Life' certification. The Thracian Lowlands region has a long tradition of winemaking and a climate suitable for grape cultivation.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vinex Slavyantsi is the first Bulgarian wine producer certified 'Fair for Life'.
Fact 02
The 'Leva' brand supports social and Fair Trade programs in the Rose Valley.
Fact 03
This wine is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Fact 04
Available in a convenient 3L Bag-in-Box format.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Leva Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot undergoes separate fermentation for each grape varietal in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in small French oak barrels for 18 months. Vinex Slavyantsi employs modern technologies and sustainable practices, including drip irrigation and predictive models for vine disease management. The harvest is conducted manually. The winery's approach integrates traditional winemaking with innovation and a commitment to social responsibility.
