Villa Melnik Aplauz Viognier Sur Lie 2024 is a dry, still white wine from the Struma Valley / PGI Melnik wine region in Bulgaria, made from 100% Viognier grapes. The wine is fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, then aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie), which gives it a complex aromatic texture and a rounded body. It is characterized by aromas of peach, white cherry, and brioche, with balanced freshness and a pleasant finish. Recommended with fish, white meats, and light cheeses.
Description
Villa Melnik Aplauz Viognier Sur Lie 2024 is a dry, still white wine from the Struma Valley / PGI Melnik wine region in Bulgaria, made from 100% Viognier grapes. The wine is fermented in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, then aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie), which gives it a complex aromatic texture and a rounded body. It is characterized by aromas of peach, white cherry, and brioche, with balanced freshness and a pleasant finish. Recommended with fish, white meats, and light cheeses.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Viognier |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-picked and selected for the Aplauz line; early harvest with a high degree of ripeness for aromatic clarity |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Bright straw-yellow color; aromas of peach, white cherry, butter, and brioche; full and rounded taste with peach notes on the finish |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel (inox) and oak barrels; aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie) |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | Fish, seafood, white meat, light cheeses, pasta with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Ratings and awards | Silver Medal – Balkans International Wine Competition 2025 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-viognier-sur-lie/w/4576411?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Full and rounded taste, aromatic focus on peach and fruity tones with a subtly pronounced finish |
| O berbi | Vintage 2024, hand-picked grapes; fermentation and aging in a combination of stainless steel + oak (sur lie) to achieve aromatic balance and texture |
| Karakteristike vina | Aromatic, elegant, refreshing with texture and a rounded body; emphasized fruity-floral character of the Viognier variety |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels; 6 months sur lie aging; minimal filtration to preserve full character |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Viognier |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-picked and selected for the Aplauz line; early harvest with a high degree of ripeness for aromatic clarity |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Bright straw-yellow color; aromas of peach, white cherry, butter, and brioche; full and rounded taste with peach notes on the finish |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel (inox) and oak barrels; aged for 6 months on fine lees (sur lie) |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | Fish, seafood, white meat, light cheeses, pasta with creamy sauces |
| Availability | In stock |
| Ratings and awards | Silver Medal – Balkans International Wine Competition 2025 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/aplauz-viognier-sur-lie/w/4576411?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Full and rounded taste, aromatic focus on peach and fruity tones with a subtly pronounced finish |
| O berbi | Vintage 2024, hand-picked grapes; fermentation and aging in a combination of stainless steel + oak (sur lie) to achieve aromatic balance and texture |
| Karakteristike vina | Aromatic, elegant, refreshing with texture and a rounded body; emphasized fruity-floral character of the Viognier variety |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels; 6 months sur lie aging; minimal filtration to preserve full character |





