Dry red

Zornitza Family Estate is located in the Struma River Valley, 15 km southeast 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 traditions in winemaking. The region is characterized by a temperate continental climate, with a strong Mediterranean influence. Specific features are the warm summer, mild winter and relatively small annual temperature amplitude. The place will captivate you with beauty, vastness, nature, organic food and our impressive collection of wines.

100% Сира

25 - 26%

14%

17.9.2022

Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes

2012

Quartz, clay and sand

350 - 400 kg/hectare

8 months in French oak barriques

5-10 years

Реколта 2022 в района на Zornitza Family Estate премина при топли и сухи климатични условия, осигурили отлично узряване и добра фенолна зрялост на гроздето. Вината се отличават с наситен плодов профил, зряла структура и мек, хармоничен баланс.

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.

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16-18°C

Dry red

Zornitza Family Estate is located in the Struma River Valley, 15 km southeast 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 traditions in winemaking. The region is characterized by a temperate continental climate, with a strong Mediterranean influence. Specific features are the warm summer, mild winter and relatively small annual temperature amplitude. The place will captivate you with beauty, vastness, nature, organic food and our impressive collection of wines.

100% Сира

25 - 26%

14%

15.9.2023

Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes

2012

Quartz, clay and sand

350 - 400 kg/hectare

8 months in French oak barriques

5 години

1300 бутилки

The 2023 vintage was characterized by balanced climatic conditions and a favorable growing season, allowing for gradual and even ripening of the grapes. The wines show excellent freshness, a pronounced aromatic profile and elegant 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.

Гроздето в това деликатно и елегантно вино е от първата от няколко беритби на сорта Сира в Zornitza Family Estate. Виното впечатлява с изключително чистия, добре узрял плод в комбинация с леки нотки на сладки подправки, бонбони, мек и балансиран финал.

Козе сирене, прошуто, телешки стек

16-18°C

Dry red

Zornitza Family Estate is located in the Struma River Valley, 15 km southeast 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 traditions in winemaking. The region is characterized by a temperate continental climate, with a strong Mediterranean influence. Specific features are the warm summer, mild winter and relatively small annual temperature amplitude. The place will captivate you with beauty, vastness, nature, organic food and our impressive collection of wines.

100% Сира

25 - 26%

14%

08.09.2024

Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes

2012

Quartz, clay and sand

350 - 400 kg/hectare

8 months in French oak barriques

5 години

1300 бутилки

The 2024 harvest in the Melnik region is estimated to be weaker in quantity, but with good to very good quality potential. The wines of Zornitsa Family Estate are no exception. Official data for Bulgaria show a decline in total grape production by about 9% compared to the previous year, as well as lower average yields, which also applies to the southwestern regions such as Melnik. The main reason is the unfavorable climatic conditions - prolonged drought and high temperatures in the summer, which in places lead to stress for the vineyards and lower yields. At the same time, it is these conditions that contribute to better ripening of the grapes, with higher sugar content and concentration of phenolic compounds.

Гроздоберът започна по-рано от обичайното, а първичните наблюдения от региона около Сандански и Мелник показват много добро качество на гроздето. Затова винарите от Зорница Фемили Естейт описват 2024 като година с „малко, но качествено“ грозде – по-ниски количества, но с потенциал за по-плътни, концентрирани и характерни вина, макар и вероятно на по-висока цена

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.

Гроздето в това деликатно и елегантно вино е от първата от няколко беритби на сорта Сира в Zornitza Family Estate. Виното впечатлява с изключително чистия, добре узрял плод в комбинация с леки нотки на сладки подправки, бонбони, мек и балансиран финал.

Козе сирене, прошуто, телешки стек

16-18°C