Dry red

The family estate Zornitza Family Estate is located in the Struma Valley, 15 km south-east of the town of Sandanski and 5 km from Melnik. Surrounded by vineyards and mountain peaks, this is one of the most developed wine regions in Bulgaria, with rich winemaking traditions. The area has a temperate continental climate with a strong Mediterranean influence. Its distinctive features are warm summers, mild winters and a relatively small annual temperature range. The place will captivate you with its beauty, vastness, nature, organic food and our impressive collection of wines.

100% Marselan

25 - 26%

Marselan 3.09.2021

Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes

2012

Quartz, clay and sand

bausen

350 - 400 kg/hectare

8 months in French oak barriques

5 years

400 bottles

The 2021 harvest in the Melnik region was characterized by a warm and balanced growing season, favoring the even ripening of the grapes. The resulting wines are distinguished by good concentration, ripe fruit character, preserved freshness and elegant tannin structure.

Before processing, the grapes are tempered in a cold room for about 20 hours. Then they are sorted on sorting lines, crushed, sorted again and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vessels of 500 l and 1500 l. For lactic acid fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels of 225 l. 100% from the blend matures in oak barrels for 6 months.

Intense purple colour, a rich nose and body in the mid-to-full range. The aroma and flavour profile includes red and black fruits, sweet and spicy notes, wood and smoke. Memorable freshness and finish.

Soft, mild cheeses, grilled tuna or salmon.

16-18°C