Region:
Struma Valley - Zornitsa village, Sandanski municipality
Terroir
Terroir
Zornitza Family Estate
Price range: 20,00 € through 25,00 €
Intense ruby colour with a very light brick-red hue, medium-intensity nose, notes of red and black fruits (cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant, plum). Dry, full-bodied, fresh with soft and polished tannins. In addition to the fruity notes, there are hints of vanilla, cloves, raisins and burnt wood. Excellent balance and a long finish.
Production
1880 bottles of 0.75 l.
Variety
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Marcellan and Senzo
Bottle
Glass. Natural cork.
Type
Dry red
Ageing
8 months in French oak barriques
Serving temperature
17-18°C
Food combination
Game, veal, beef
Soil
Quartz, clay and sand
Alcohol
14%
Type
Dry red
Region:
Zornitsa village, Sandanski municipality The area where our estate is located is characterized by a temperate continental climate, with a strong Mediterranean influence. Specific features are warm summers, mild winters and a relatively small annual temperature amplitude.
Varietal composition (with %)
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Marselan and Cinsault
Grape maturity
25 - 26%
Alcohol Content
14%
Harvest date
Syrah 10.09.2021 / Grenache 8.09.2021 / Mourvedre 9.09.2021 / Marcellin 3.09.2021 / Senzo 22.09.2021
Grape harvest
Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes
Year of planting
Syrah 2012 / Grenache 2012 / Mourvedre 2012 / Marcellan 2012 / Senzo 2012
Soil
Quartz, clay and sand
Extraction
350 - 400 kg/hectare
Ageing
8 months in French oak barriques
Bottle aging potential
5-10 years
Crop description
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.
Vinification
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.
Tasting characteristics
""A selection of the estate's best plots, from the varieties you will encounter in the Struma Valley, but originating from the Rhone Valley, France. Zornitza Family Estate Terroir is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, with a small touch of the Marseillan variety.".
"A dense and concentrated wine with aromas of black fruits, graphite and spices. Balanced body, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish.""
Food combination
Suitable for pairing with roasted meat, grilled meat and warm appetizers with yellow cheeses.
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Type
Dry red
Region:
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.
Varietal composition (with %)
Syrah %, Grenache %, Mourvedre %, Marcellin % and Senzo %
Grape maturity
25 - 26%
Alcohol Content
13%
Harvest date
Syrah 15.09.2023 / Grenache 10.09.2023 / Mourvedre 10.09.2023 / Marcellin 5.09.2023 / Senzo 25.09.2023
Grape harvest
Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes
Year of planting
Syrah 2012 / Grenache 2012 / Mourvedre 2012 / Marcellan 2012 / Senzo 2012
Soil
Quartz, clay and sand
Extraction
350 - 400 kg/hectare
Ageing
8 months in French oak barriques
Bottle aging potential
15 years
Crop description
The 2023 harvest is characterized as very good. The year can be described as warm with precipitation significantly less than the average for the region, with a summer characterized as hot and very dry. The climatic conditions of the harvest were reflected in a reduced yield of grapes from our vineyards. On the other hand, the quality of the grapes was exceptional and the 2023 harvest can be described as one of the best for our winery. (example, the text aims to give an assessment of the harvest).
Vinification
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.
Tasting characteristics
Intense ruby colour with a very light brick-red hue, medium-intensity nose, notes of red and black fruits (cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant, plum). Dry, full-bodied, fresh with soft and polished tannins. In addition to the fruity notes, there are hints of vanilla, cloves, raisins and burnt wood. Excellent balance and a long finish.
Food combination
soft cheeses, duck breast, game birds
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Type
Dry red
Region:
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.
Varietal composition (with %)
Syrah %, Grenache %, Mourvedre %, Marcellin % and Senzo %
Grape maturity
25 - 26%
Alcohol Content
13%
Harvest date
Syrah 8.09.2024 / Grenache 6.09.2024 / Mourvedre 10.09.2024 / Marcellin 2.09.2024 / Senzo 20.09.2024
Grape harvest
Manual grape harvesting in boxes and careful selection of grapes
Year of planting
Syrah 2012 / Grenache 2012 / Mourvedre 2012 / Marcellan 2012 / Senzo 2012
Soil
Quartz, clay and sand
Extraction
350 - 400 kg/hectare
Ageing
8 months in French oak barriques
Bottle aging potential
15 years
Crop description
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.
Vinification
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.
Tasting characteristics
Intense ruby colour with a very light brick-red hue, medium-intensity nose, notes of red and black fruits (cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant, plum). Dry, full-bodied, fresh with soft and polished tannins. In addition to the fruity notes, there are hints of vanilla, cloves, raisins and burnt wood. Excellent balance and a long finish.
Food combination
soft cheeses, duck breast, game birds
Serving temperature
16-18°C
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