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Melnik Family Tree 2020
"Melnik Family Tree" - the wine in which the whole family of the Melnik family is gathered - the ancient endemic variety (mother) Shiroka Melnik Vine and its modern crosses (its children) - Melnik 55, Melnik 1300, Ruen, Melnik 82 and Melnik Rubin. The basis of the 2019 blend is 30% of the old variety Shiroka Melnik Voza (which laid the foundation of the family), 25% Melnik 55 (a cross between Shiroka Melnik Voza and the old French variety Valdigier), 25% Melnik 1300 Jubilee (a cross between Shiroka Melnik Voza and the Georgian Saperavi), 10% Melnik 82, 5% Rouen (a cross between Shiroka Melnik Voza and Cabernet Sauvignon) and 5% Melnik Ruby. A dense wine, well balanced. Aromas of pine, spruce, juniper. Ripe and juicy wine with red fruits such as cherries, sour cherries. Ideally partnered with red meats, mature cheeses and grilled vegetables.
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