Bulgar
Merlot
"Here he is, do you see the Bulgarian! This is him, this is what he is! Bulgar!"
€12.78
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Region
East Thracia & Sakar
Grape
Merlot
Vintage
2022
Aging
6 months in French oak barrels
Alc.
14.5%
Limited series
1000
Why We Selected This Wine
Genuine and memorable, Bulgar Merlot is a child of Southern Bulgaria - produced as a private project to impress and caress the palate. A 6-month aging in French oak barrels gives it incredible complexity and a depth of flavoуrs. Bulgar Merlot is inspired by the hero of Aleko Konstantinov - Bay Ganyo. It expresses the same unforgettable persistence, intensity, and blissful sweetness as the character from the novel.
Vinification Philosophy
- The grapes are from legendary 60-year-old vineyards in South Sakar.
- The wine ages for 6 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Profile
Velvety · Full-bodied · Long finish
Alc. · 14.5%
Dryness
Dry
Body
Full
Acidity
Balanced
Tannins
Medium
Fruitiness
Fruity
Color: The colour is medium ruby.
Nose: Juicy aromas and flavors of ripe blue plums, forest berries, and raisins blend with integrated oak notes of vanilla, chocolate, and sweet spices.
Palate: The finish is long and expressive, ending with a pleasant toastiness that caresses the palate.
Serving: 14–16°C, decanting for 30 minutes
Pairing recommendation
An unforgettable companion for barbecue, marinated and juicy pork ribs, rib-eye steak, slow-cooked mushroom dishes, mature cheeses – Manchego, Gouda, Gorgonzola, burger.
Pairings from Sip ’n Bite
Curated gourmet pairings that highlight the wine's profile and structure — available for takeaway and tasting at Sip ’n Bite
Green cheese
An intense and salty accent that sits well with the fruity and structured red profile and makes the tannins feel soft and velvety. The acidity in the wine refreshes and balances the fats.
Lamb sausage
Highlights the wine’s spice notes and creates a balanced interplay of savoУry and fruit. The fat in the sausage softens the tannins in the wine and gives it a velvety feel.
Snail Truffle pâté
A good choice for a deeper and velvety finish. The fruit notes in the wine contrast the earthy truffle, and the acidity "cuts" the fat in the pâté.