Villa Melnik Aplauz Premium Reserve Merlot 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley wine region in Bulgaria, made from the Merlot variety. It was aged for 18 months in oak barrels, giving it an intense aromatic profile of dark fruit, mocha, and spice. The wine is distinctly structured, with a long, dry finish, and pairs ideally with beef and game dishes. A limited release of just 850 bottles, intended for lovers of more serious red wines.
Description
Villa Melnik Aplauz Premium Reserve Merlot 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley wine region in Bulgaria, made from the Merlot variety. It was aged for 18 months in oak barrels, giving it an intense aromatic profile of dark fruit, mocha, and spice. The wine is distinctly structured, with a long, dry finish, and pairs ideally with beef and game dishes. A limited release of just 850 bottles, intended for lovers of more serious red wines.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Merlot |
|---|---|
| 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 | Deep, almost opaque dark red color; intense aromas of dark fruit, mocha, vanilla, and toasted wood; full body with a spicy, dry finish |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 6–8 years |
| Food recommendation | Beef, game, dishes with intense flavors |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-premium-reserve-merlot/w/7626283?year=2020 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Intense, complex character with notes of dark fruit and spice |
| O berbi | Vintage 2020; hand-harvested and selected grapes for the limited Premium Reserve series |
| Karakteristike vina | Rich, full flavor, structured tannins, intense color, and a long, dry finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermented and aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels; carefully selected barrels for a more complex profile |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Merlot |
|---|---|
| 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 | Deep, almost opaque dark red color; intense aromas of dark fruit, mocha, vanilla, and toasted wood; full body with a spicy, dry finish |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 6–8 years |
| Food recommendation | Beef, game, dishes with intense flavors |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-premium-reserve-merlot/w/7626283?year=2020 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Intense, complex character with notes of dark fruit and spice |
| O berbi | Vintage 2020; hand-harvested and selected grapes for the limited Premium Reserve series |
| Karakteristike vina | Rich, full flavor, structured tannins, intense color, and a long, dry finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermented and aged for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels; carefully selected barrels for a more complex profile |





