Villa Melnik Aplauz Mavrud 2022 is a dry red wine from the Struma Valley wine region in Bulgaria, made from the Mavrud grape, which ripens in the region’s warm, dry climate. After 12 months of ageing in oak barrels, the wine develops an intense ruby colour and complex aromas of dark fruit, dried plum, and spice, with firm, ripe tannins and a long finish. Ideal with dishes such as pork, wild boar, and lamb, it is a bold, distinctive expression of the Mavrud variety in the Balkans.
Description
Villa Melnik Aplauz Mavrud 2022 is a dry red wine from the Struma Valley wine region in Bulgaria, made from the Mavrud grape, which ripens in the region’s warm, dry climate. After 12 months of ageing in oak barrels, the wine develops an intense ruby colour and complex aromas of dark fruit, dried plum, and spice, with firm, ripe tannins and a long finish. Ideal with dishes such as pork, wild boar, and lamb, it is a bold, distinctive expression of the Mavrud variety in the Balkans.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Mavrud |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Hand-harvested grapes, carefully selected from the winery’s vineyards in the Struma Valley wine region, where Mavrud thrives thanks to the warm climate and long growing season |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 15 – 16% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 15–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine features a deep ruby red color, aromas of ripe dark fruit, prunes, aromatic spices, and discrete smoky notes, with powerful, mature tannins and a long finish |
| Aging | 12 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 6–8 years |
| Food recommendation | Pork, wild boar, lamb |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-reserve-mavrud-melnik-red-wine/w/2601564?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Strong character, mature tannins, and a well-balanced structure with fruity and spicy notes |
| O berbi | 2022 Vintage; Mavrud, a late-ripening variety, matured well thanks to a warm and dry season with a long ripening period |
| Karakteristike vina | Full body, intense color, pronounced tannins, and a complex aromatic profile |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and aging in oak barrels; controlled fermentation and aging process to achieve a stable structure and complexity |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Mavrud |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Hand-harvested grapes, carefully selected from the winery’s vineyards in the Struma Valley wine region, where Mavrud thrives thanks to the warm climate and long growing season |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 15 – 16% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 15–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine features a deep ruby red color, aromas of ripe dark fruit, prunes, aromatic spices, and discrete smoky notes, with powerful, mature tannins and a long finish |
| Aging | 12 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 6–8 years |
| Food recommendation | Pork, wild boar, lamb |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-reserve-mavrud-melnik-red-wine/w/2601564?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Strong character, mature tannins, and a well-balanced structure with fruity and spicy notes |
| O berbi | 2022 Vintage; Mavrud, a late-ripening variety, matured well thanks to a warm and dry season with a long ripening period |
| Karakteristike vina | Full body, intense color, pronounced tannins, and a complex aromatic profile |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation and aging in oak barrels; controlled fermentation and aging process to achieve a stable structure and complexity |





