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AplauZ Melnik 55 Reserve 2020
The wine is made from carefully selected grapes, aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.
The colour is very beautiful - a deep ruby. Earthy-chocolate nose, seductive and attractive. Ripe black fruit, olive, indigo and mocha are also detectable. Fresh, medium body with well-preserved fruit, tight tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Suitable pairing with game (boar, partridge), pork with cream sauces, lamb with tomato sauce, cheeses, pasta.
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