Vinica
Vinica

Wine Information

Mavrud "VINICA"is our iconic wine. His qualities are due to a specific approach, used by the vintners in North Italy for centuries, but unknown in our region. Zagreus winemaking team apply this method for the first time in Bulgaria

Wine type: Dry red wine
Region: Thracian valley
Grape variety: 100% Mavrud
Vintage: 2019
Vine growing Organic
Harvest: Hand picked, the first half of September
Vinification:: The grapes are sorted and kept drying for two months in open and well-ventilated place, achieving a natural concentration of sugars, acidity, color and flavors. The dried grapes are crushed and fermented with the stems.
Ageing: 18 months in new barrels, Bulgarian oak;
In bottles for more than 12 months before marketing

Tasting notes:  Exclusively extractive and full-bodied wine. Complex fruity-spicy aroma with notes of vanilla, chocolate and dried fruits. Rich and balanced taste with velvet tannins and long finish.
Technical notes:  Alcohol: 14,8 % Vol.

Food pairing

 Complex and aromatic foods – game meat, ripened cheese, beef