• Aplauz Shiroka Melnik Reserve 2021


This exclusive wine is crafted from carefully hand-selected grapes of the Shiroka Melnik, also known as Broad Leafed Melnik. This ancient grape variety, native to the Struma Valley in the appellation of Thracian Lowlands, is the original Melnik grape that brought fame to the region. With roots in the villages of Harsovo, Gradishte, and Sandanski near Melnik.

Through crossbreeding with Shiroka Melnik, several well-known hybrid varieties have emerged, such as Melnik 55, Ruen, and Melnik 82. The grapes are harvested in the third week of October, as it is a late-ripening grape that reaches full maturity only in the warm southwestern region of Bulgaria. Wines from this variety were once favorites of Winston Churchill.

Aged for at least 12 months in new and old Bulgarian oak barrels, this wine boasts exceptional aging potential. Discover this unique wine and taste a piece of history.

Our Tasting Notes:  This wine features a deep ruby red color with intense aromas of ripe cherries, dried herbs, and hints of coffee and toast. On the palate, it offers flavors of red and dark fruits, with notes of tobacco leaf, leather, coffee, and spices derived  from aging in a mix of new and old Bulgarian oak barrels. The wine has a medium body with beautiful structure and tannins, and a fairly long finish that completes the experience. A rustic and authentic wine that truly represents the Melnik region.

Best Paired With: Game meats (venison, pheasant), steak, steak tartare, creamy sauces, lamb, osso buco, and aged cheeses.



   Winemaker: Villa Melnik

   Region: Struma Valley

     Grape: 100% Shiroka Melnik (Broad leaf Melnik)

      Vintage: 2021

     Aging: 15 months, 50% new Bulgarian oak barrels

    Maturity: can drink now, but can further mature 2023-2030

     Closure: cork

       Alcohol: 14,0 % vol

     Volume: 750 ml

    Serve:  16-18°C

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Aplauz Shiroka Melnik Reserve 2021

  • Brand: Villa Melnik
  • Product Code: Aplauz Shiroka Melnik Reserve
  • € 16.40

  • Ex Tax: € 13.55
  • Availability: In Stock

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