Via Verde
Expressions Cabernet Franc & Early Melnik Vine
Expressions Cabernet Franc & Early Melnik Vine 2015 is one of Via Verde's first vintages.
€13.00
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Region
Struma Valley
Grape
Cabernet Franc, Early Melnik Vine
Vintage
2015
Aging
6 months in stainless steel
Alc.
14.5%
Limited series
1300
Why We Selected This Wine
The combination of these two powerhouse wines is anything but heavy, not the overpowering sum of the parts that might be expected. Instead, Cabernet Franc & Early Melnik Vine often comes across as lighter and livelier than either component. The result is something a lot of wines claim, but often don’t really deliver: drinkability when young, right after release and the potential to mature in the bottle for several years.
Vinification Philosophy
- The two grape varieties ferment together
- 6 months ageing on the lees in stainless steel
Tasting Profile
Fruity· Complex· Long finish
Alc. · 14.5%
Dryness
Dry
Body
Medium
Acidity
Balanced
Tannins
Fine
Fruitiness
Mineral
Color: The colour is light ruby.
Nose: It has intense aromas of ripe forest fruits, violets, leather, with a light smokiness on the finish.
Palate: Medium-bodied and complex, with soft tannins, pleasant sweetness, and dried fruit character.
Serving: 14–16°C, decanting for 30 minutes
Pairing recommendation
It pairs well with red meat dishes, game, terrines, aged cheeses, and grilled vegetables.
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 citrus and floral notes in the wine contrast the earthy truffle, and the acidity "cuts" the fat in the pâté.