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Melia Broad Leaf Melnik 2021
This is a wine with a very interesting story... It all started in the hearts of two friendly families.
After frequent walks in the Pirin Mountains, visiting the area of Melnik, in the village of. Lozenica they fell in love with the local Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melnik vine, with its inimitable southern character and vitality. So they decided to buy vines with the authentic Melnik variety and started to take care of them.
In 2022, their dream of making their own wine is coming true and it's here in front of you - Melia from 100% pure varietal Broad Melnik Vine, in a limited edition of 1000 bottles. Melia is produced at Siouans Spirit Winery in s. Lesichovo.
Deep purple colour with medium intensity. Complex nose with spicy character; notes of cinnamon and pepper, pipe tobacco, leather, sweet cherry and juicy black cherry are revealed. Very intense but also fresh in the mouth with magnificent tannic structure and volume. Interesting, compelling finish with delicate briny accents.
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