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BULGARIA<br />
DISCOVERY<br />
is its main home, and was named after the famous<br />
Rosa damascena (commonly known as Bulgarian<br />
rose or Damask rose) used for rose oil production.<br />
Red Misket wines have a clear pale-straw colour<br />
with green shades. When fermented dry, the variety<br />
develops rich floral aromas and hints of yellow and<br />
tropical fruits. There are also nuances of rose petals<br />
and sweet violet on the finish. Red Misket wines are<br />
medium to medium plus in body with exceptional<br />
balance and well-integrated acidity.<br />
THE VINEYARDS AT ORBELIA<br />
MELNIK<br />
There are two different clones of this variety:<br />
Broadleafed Melnik and Early Melnik, also<br />
known as Melnik 55, a crossing between the local<br />
Broadleafed Melnik and the French, early ripening<br />
Valdiguié. The first cultivar has become the<br />
signature grape varietal of the Struma River Valley,<br />
covering 2% of total vineyard acreage nationwide.<br />
When young, the wines offer under-ripe black fruit,<br />
spices, liquorice and very pronounced crushed black<br />
pepper, with in some places volcanic rocks and flint<br />
in the aromatic profile. In recent times “Blanc de<br />
Noir” styles have emerged, delivering outstanding<br />
results for traditional method sparkling wine.<br />
THE VINEYARDS AT KAPATOVO<br />
MAVRUD<br />
The name Mavrud probably originates from the<br />
Greek word “mavro” which means “black” and<br />
referred to the grape’s blueish-black skin colour<br />
Mavrud is an old, red grape variety that has<br />
been grown in Bulgaria since ancient times. The<br />
birthplace of Mavrud is the area around the city<br />
of Plovdiv in the Western part of the PGI Thracian<br />
Lowlands. Most Mavrud vineyards remain in<br />
its birthplace, followed by the Southern Black Sea<br />
Coast, Sakar, and the Struma Valley. It covers 2%<br />
of Bulgaria’s area under vine. Wines made from<br />
Mavrud vary in style, depending on their terroir<br />
and yields. Mavrud wines develop gracefully when<br />
aged in oak. Mavrud works very well in blends with<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.<br />
RUBIN<br />
Rubin is a successful crossing between Syrah and<br />
Nebbiolo and was created in 1944 at the Pleven<br />
48 SUMMER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE