Shiroka Melnishka Loza

The Melnik grape only grows in the valley of the Struma river, in the far south-west of Bulgaria, on the border with Greece. There are different variants, this is one of the 'Broad leaved Melnik' or Shiroka Melnishka. It is mainly drunk locally. It is a rarity in the Netherlands.

It certainly did not disappoint us. It has gingerbread spiciness and ripe fruit of blackcurrants and blackberries. Soft, with a pleasant mouthfeel, hardly any tannin and a very small hint of sweetness. Have fun drinking during the week.

Did you know?

The Melnik grape only grows in the valley of the Struma river, in the far south-west of Bulgaria, on the border with Greece. There are different variants, this is one of the 'Broad leaved Melnik' or Shiroka Melnishka. It is mainly drunk locally. It is a rarity in the Netherlands.