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Orange Wine Viognier & Keratsuda 2023 – Villa Melnik Winery
1.950 rsd
Villa Melnik Orange Wine 2023 – a dry orange wine with aromas of tropical fruit, peach, and white flowers; balanced acidity and a pleasant tannic structure.
Description
Villa Melnik Orange Wine 2023 is a dry, still orange wine from the Struma Valley / PDO Melnik region in Bulgaria, crafted from a blend of Viognier and Keratsuda varieties. Vinification involved skin contact (orange technique), which provides its distinct orange color, complex fruit aromas, and pleasant mineral freshness. The wine features tropical notes and balanced acidity, making it ideal for nut-based salads, fish, chicken, and sushi. Available in a standard 0.75 l bottle, it offers a unique style for lovers of unconventional, aromatic wines.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Keratsuda, Viognier |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-harvested and carefully selected from vineyards, with a focus on aromatic clarity and vintage quality |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Orange to golden color; aromatic profile includes tropical fruit, peach, pear, and white cherry, with subtle notes of wild flowers and minerality; light tannic structure and a fresh finish |
| Aging | Fermented with grape skins for 1-2 weeks, then aged on fine lees (sur lie) for about 4 weeks – no oak aging |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | Salads with nuts, fatty fish and seafood, chicken, sushi, root vegetable dishes (pumpkin, carrot), mildly spiced exotic dishes |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-orange-viognier-keratsuda/w/12416918?year=2023 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Noticeable tropical, floral, and ripe notes with pleasant mineral freshness and tannins specific to the orange wine style |
| O berbi | 2023 vintage, grapes hand-picked and fermented with grape skins (orange technique) before resting on lees; focus on preserving aromatic notes and balanced acidity |
| Karakteristike vina | Orange (amber) color, complex fruity and floral aromatic profile, balanced acidity with tannins from grape skins and a long finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Vinification includes fermentation with grape skins (orange technique), followed by aging on lees without oak barrels to preserve the original aroma and structure |
Villa Melnik Orange Wine 2023 is a dry, still orange wine from the Struma Valley / PDO Melnik region in Bulgaria, crafted from a blend of Viognier and Keratsuda varieties. Vinification involved skin contact (orange technique), which provides its distinct orange color, complex fruit aromas, and pleasant mineral freshness. The wine features tropical notes and balanced acidity, making it ideal for nut-based salads, fish, chicken, and sushi. Available in a standard 0.75 l bottle, it offers a unique style for lovers of unconventional, aromatic wines.
| Grape variety / Varieties | Keratsuda, Viognier |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes hand-harvested and carefully selected from vineyards, with a focus on aromatic clarity and vintage quality |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 10–12°C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Orange to golden color; aromatic profile includes tropical fruit, peach, pear, and white cherry, with subtle notes of wild flowers and minerality; light tannic structure and a fresh finish |
| Aging | Fermented with grape skins for 1-2 weeks, then aged on fine lees (sur lie) for about 4 weeks – no oak aging |
| Preservation potential | 2–4 years |
| Food recommendation | Salads with nuts, fatty fish and seafood, chicken, sushi, root vegetable dishes (pumpkin, carrot), mildly spiced exotic dishes |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-orange-viognier-keratsuda/w/12416918?year=2023 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Noticeable tropical, floral, and ripe notes with pleasant mineral freshness and tannins specific to the orange wine style |
| O berbi | 2023 vintage, grapes hand-picked and fermented with grape skins (orange technique) before resting on lees; focus on preserving aromatic notes and balanced acidity |
| Karakteristike vina | Orange (amber) color, complex fruity and floral aromatic profile, balanced acidity with tannins from grape skins and a long finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Vinification includes fermentation with grape skins (orange technique), followed by aging on lees without oak barrels to preserve the original aroma and structure |
