Villa Melnik Bergulé – Mavrud & Melnik 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley / Thracian Lowlands wine region in Bulgaria, crafted from indigenous grape varieties Mavrud and Shiroka Melnik. Vinified without oak aging to preserve fresh fruitiness and aromatic clarity. The wine features a ruby red color, intense notes of cherries, dark chocolate, and leather, complemented by refreshing acidity and a medium body. Recipient of the Bronze Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2025, it pairs ideally with cured meats, beef, game, and lamb.
Description
Villa Melnik Bergulé – Mavrud & Melnik 2020 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley / Thracian Lowlands wine region in Bulgaria, crafted from indigenous grape varieties Mavrud and Shiroka Melnik. Vinified without oak aging to preserve fresh fruitiness and aromatic clarity. The wine features a ruby red color, intense notes of cherries, dark chocolate, and leather, complemented by refreshing acidity and a medium body. Recipient of the Bronze Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2025, it pairs ideally with cured meats, beef, game, and lamb.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Mavrud, Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes sourced from vineyards in the Struma Valley (PGI Thracian Lowlands) |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 15–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Ruby red color; notes of ripe cherries, dark chocolate, leather, and spices; dry, medium body, and refreshing acidity |
| Aging | No oak contact – fermentation and maceration in stainless-steel tanks. |
| Preservation potential | 7–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Cured meats, wild boar, beef, lamb |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Bronze Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards 2025 for the 2020 vintage |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/search/wines?q=Bergul++Mavrud++Melnik+2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Intensely spiced structure with present tannins and fresh acidity |
| O berbi | 2020 vintage, grapes hand-picked and fermented without oak aging to preserve fresh fruitiness and aromatic purity |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, dry, refreshing acidity, no oak influence; pronounced character of local varieties Mavrud and Broadleaf Melnik |
| Tehnološki podaci | Oak-free fermentation – the wine is produced exclusively in stainless steel tanks, emphasizing the pure fruit character of the varietal |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Mavrud, Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes sourced from vineyards in the Struma Valley (PGI Thracian Lowlands) |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 15–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Ruby red color; notes of ripe cherries, dark chocolate, leather, and spices; dry, medium body, and refreshing acidity |
| Aging | No oak contact – fermentation and maceration in stainless-steel tanks. |
| Preservation potential | 7–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Cured meats, wild boar, beef, lamb |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Bronze Medal – Sommelier Wine Awards 2025 for the 2020 vintage |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/search/wines?q=Bergul++Mavrud++Melnik+2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Intensely spiced structure with present tannins and fresh acidity |
| O berbi | 2020 vintage, grapes hand-picked and fermented without oak aging to preserve fresh fruitiness and aromatic purity |
| Karakteristike vina | Medium body, dry, refreshing acidity, no oak influence; pronounced character of local varieties Mavrud and Broadleaf Melnik |
| Tehnološki podaci | Oak-free fermentation – the wine is produced exclusively in stainless steel tanks, emphasizing the pure fruit character of the varietal |





