Villa Melnik AplauZ Shiroka Melnik 2021 is a dry still red wine made from 100% Shiroka Melnik, an indigenous variety from Bulgaria’s Melnik region. The grapes are hand-selected and fermented before a long ageing period of 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, giving it complex aromas of dark and red fruit, tobacco, and gentle spicy notes. Its medium to fuller body and balanced structure make this wine a distinctive representative of the traditional Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza, ideal for pairing with a range of richly flavoured dishes.
AplauZ Shiroka Melnik 2021 – Villa Melnik Winery
Villa Melnik AplauZ Shiroka Melnik 2021 is a dry red wine made from 100% indigenous Shiroka Melnishka Loza, aged for 18 months in oak barrels, with aromas of dark berries, tobacco, and a gentle tannic structure, characteristic of Bulgaria’s Struma Valley.
Description
Villa Melnik AplauZ Shiroka Melnik 2021 is a dry still red wine made from 100% Shiroka Melnik, an indigenous variety from Bulgaria’s Melnik region. The grapes are hand-selected and fermented before a long ageing period of 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, giving it complex aromas of dark and red fruit, tobacco, and gentle spicy notes. Its medium to fuller body and balanced structure make this wine a distinctive representative of the traditional Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza, ideal for pairing with a range of richly flavoured dishes.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Shiroka Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes are carefully hand-selected from vineyards in the Melnik region, where the soil and climate suit varieties from the Melnik family. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | In the glass, it reveals a refreshing profile with aromas of strawberries and sour cherries, with hints of tobacco and a gentle vanilla character. This creates a complex yet harmonious bouquet. |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 4–7 years |
| Food recommendation | Pasta, cheese, hearty dishes with sauces, game (e.g., wild boar), lamb, pork with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Beleške o ukusu | Fruit notes with clearly defined strawberries and sour cherries, with subtle spicy and tobacco nuances, balanced acidity, and pleasant tannins |
| O berbi | The 2021 vintage grapes were carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented before an extended period of ageing in oak barrels to develop the wine’s full aroma and structure. |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium to fuller body, pronounced fruit character, balanced with gentle spicy elements and a smooth finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | The wine was hand-harvested and selected, fermented at a controlled temperature, then aged in oak barrels according to the winery’s traditional method. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Shiroka Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes are carefully hand-selected from vineyards in the Melnik region, where the soil and climate suit varieties from the Melnik family. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | In the glass, it reveals a refreshing profile with aromas of strawberries and sour cherries, with hints of tobacco and a gentle vanilla character. This creates a complex yet harmonious bouquet. |
| Aging | 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 4–7 years |
| Food recommendation | Pasta, cheese, hearty dishes with sauces, game (e.g., wild boar), lamb, pork with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Beleške o ukusu | Fruit notes with clearly defined strawberries and sour cherries, with subtle spicy and tobacco nuances, balanced acidity, and pleasant tannins |
| O berbi | The 2021 vintage grapes were carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and fermented before an extended period of ageing in oak barrels to develop the wine’s full aroma and structure. |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium to fuller body, pronounced fruit character, balanced with gentle spicy elements and a smooth finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | The wine was hand-harvested and selected, fermented at a controlled temperature, then aged in oak barrels according to the winery’s traditional method. |





