Villa Melnik Aplauz Premium Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley in Bulgaria, crafted from carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, giving it a garnet color and rich aromas of smoky and spicy notes alongside sweet spices and dried fruit. With a full body and a long, elegant finish, it is ideal with beef, lamb, and mature cheeses. Limited edition of approximately 850–2,900 bottles, intended for lovers of serious red wines.

AplauZ Cabernet Sauvignon Premium Reserve 2020 – Villa Melnik Winery
Villa Melnik Aplauz Premium Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – a dry, still red wine with intense aromatic notes of smoky spices, cocoa, and dried fruit, featuring a rich body and an elegant, long finish.
Description
Villa Melnik Aplauz Premium Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley in Bulgaria, crafted from carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, giving it a garnet color and rich aromas of smoky and spicy notes alongside sweet spices and dried fruit. With a full body and a long, elegant finish, it is ideal with beef, lamb, and mature cheeses. Limited edition of approximately 850–2,900 bottles, intended for lovers of serious red wines.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-harvested and carefully selected for the premium wine series |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Garnet color with smoky and spicy aromas, notes of sweet spices, cocoa, and dried fruit; rich, full flavor with a long, elegant finish |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 5-7 years |
| Food recommendation | Beef, lamb, spicy dishes, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Deservedly recognized as "aristocratic Cabernet" and frequently receiving positive evaluations at international competitions |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-premium-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/w/5938244?year=2020 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Smoky and spicy notes, dried fruit, and elegance with a rich flavor |
| O berbi | Vintage 2020, hand-picked and selected grapes for the premium series, vinified and aged for 18 months in oak barrels |
| Karakteristike vina | Full and complex red character, structured tannins, a rich bouquet with an elegant finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and aging for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels; a dry, still red wine of high integrity and character |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-harvested and carefully selected for the premium wine series |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Garnet color with smoky and spicy aromas, notes of sweet spices, cocoa, and dried fruit; rich, full flavor with a long, elegant finish |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 5-7 years |
| Food recommendation | Beef, lamb, spicy dishes, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Deservedly recognized as "aristocratic Cabernet" and frequently receiving positive evaluations at international competitions |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-premium-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon/w/5938244?year=2020 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Smoky and spicy notes, dried fruit, and elegance with a rich flavor |
| O berbi | Vintage 2020, hand-picked and selected grapes for the premium series, vinified and aged for 18 months in oak barrels |
| Karakteristike vina | Full and complex red character, structured tannins, a rich bouquet with an elegant finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and aging for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels; a dry, still red wine of high integrity and character |


