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.
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 |





