Villa Melnik Melnik Family Tree 2022 is an authentic expression of the indigenous Melnik 55 variety from Bulgaria’s Struma Valley. It features a deep ruby colour and a complex aromatic profile of ripe red and dark fruit, spice, and subtle smoky notes, with a medium- to full-bodied palate and harmonious structure. Thanks to careful vinification and partial oak ageing, it shows elegance and bottle-ageing potential, confirmed by its ranking among DiVino’s Top 50 wines for 2025.
Description
Villa Melnik Melnik Family Tree 2022 is an authentic expression of the indigenous Melnik 55 variety from Bulgaria’s Struma Valley. It features a deep ruby colour and a complex aromatic profile of ripe red and dark fruit, spice, and subtle smoky notes, with a medium- to full-bodied palate and harmonious structure. Thanks to careful vinification and partial oak ageing, it shows elegance and bottle-ageing potential, confirmed by its ranking among DiVino’s Top 50 wines for 2025.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Melnik 1300 Jubilee, Melnik 55, Melnik 82, Merlot, Ruen, Shiroka Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Deep ruby red with aromas of ripe red and dark fruit, spices, and a subtle smoky note; medium to full-bodied with ripe tannins and a long finish. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels to round out the tannins and achieve greater complexity. |
| Preservation potential | 5–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Lamb, game, slow-roasted red meats, and dishes with rich, savory sauces. |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Ranked among DiVino’s Top 50 wines for 2025. |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-melnik-family-tree/w/10907703?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | A structured, layered wine that brings together traditional and modern clones from the Melnik family, with a pronounced regional character. |
| O berbi | The 2022 vintage was marked by a warm, stable season in the Struma Valley, allowing optimal ripening of multiple Melnik clones and outstanding quality. |
| Karakteristike vina | A complex blend with strong tannic potential, a fuller body, good balance, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Hand-harvesting and grape selection, fermentation under controlled conditions, separate vinification of each variety, followed by careful blending and ageing in oak barrels before bottling. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Melnik 1300 Jubilee, Melnik 55, Melnik 82, Merlot, Ruen, Shiroka Melnik |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 16–18 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Deep ruby red with aromas of ripe red and dark fruit, spices, and a subtle smoky note; medium to full-bodied with ripe tannins and a long finish. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels to round out the tannins and achieve greater complexity. |
| Preservation potential | 5–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Lamb, game, slow-roasted red meats, and dishes with rich, savory sauces. |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Ranked among DiVino’s Top 50 wines for 2025. |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-melnik-family-tree/w/10907703?year=2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | A structured, layered wine that brings together traditional and modern clones from the Melnik family, with a pronounced regional character. |
| O berbi | The 2022 vintage was marked by a warm, stable season in the Struma Valley, allowing optimal ripening of multiple Melnik clones and outstanding quality. |
| Karakteristike vina | A complex blend with strong tannic potential, a fuller body, good balance, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Hand-harvesting and grape selection, fermentation under controlled conditions, separate vinification of each variety, followed by careful blending and ageing in oak barrels before bottling. |





