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Motif Early Melnik Vine
Wine from the local Melnik 55 variety, a cross between the emblematic Broad-Leafed Melnik Vine and the French Valdiguié variety.
€20.45 / 40.00 лв.
8 in stock
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Region
Struma Valley
Grape
Early Melnik Vine
Vintage
2016
Aging
15 months in French and Bulgarian oak barrels
Alc.
14.5%
Limited series
2300
Why We Selected This Wine
The wine is a modern interpretation of a traditional grape, presented in a modern, elegant style.
Vinification Philosophy
- It is made in a small batch with the idea of being not as heavy as some Old World reds, but more characterful than many modern fruity styles.
- Motif is the motive of the vintage - specially selected highest quality grapes, to make a unique wine that will not be repeated.
Tasting Profile
Developed · Complex · Long Finish
Alc. · 14.5%
Dryness
Dry
Body
Medium
Acidity
Fresh
Tannins
Structured
Fruitiness
Balanced
Color: The color is medium ruby with tawny shades.
Nose: The wine is a wonderful expression of the variety's development and features aromas of dried forest fruits, coffee, dried herbs, vanilla, clove, earthy notes, leather, bacon, and spices.
Palate: It shows notes of dried forest berries, cherries, coffee, vanilla, herbs, leather, earthy tones. The finish is long and sweet, leaving a memorable impression on the palate.
Serving: 14–16°C
Pairing recommendation
Pairs well with game, pork with garden herbs, and spicy salami.
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.