Villa Melnik Rare Varieties – Melnik 82 2019 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley in Bulgaria, crafted from the indigenous Melnik 82 variety. Aged for 12 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, the wine features an intense dark red color, aromas of black berries, cocoa, and spices, with ripe tannins and a long finish. It is recommended with game, pork, and aged cheeses, while its complexity and structure make it an excellent choice for serious red wine enthusiasts.
Description
Villa Melnik Rare Varieties – Melnik 82 2019 is a dry, still red wine from the Struma Valley in Bulgaria, crafted from the indigenous Melnik 82 variety. Aged for 12 months in Bulgarian oak barrels, the wine features an intense dark red color, aromas of black berries, cocoa, and spices, with ripe tannins and a long finish. It is recommended with game, pork, and aged cheeses, while its complexity and structure make it an excellent choice for serious red wine enthusiasts.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Melnik 82 |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are carefully selected from the Villa Melnik vineyards |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 17–19 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Intense dark red color; aromas of black fruit, cocoa, earth, and blackcurrant; full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a long finish |
| Aging | 12 months in oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 5-7 years |
| Food recommendation | Game, pork, aged yellow cheeses, dishes with mushrooms and Mediterranean spices |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Balkan International Wine Festival 2022 – Silver Medal |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-rare-varieties-melnik-82/w/10666521 |
| O berbi | 2019 vintage, hand-picked selected grapes; carefully processed to preserve varietal character and structure |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep color, complex aromatic profile, medium to full body, elegant texture, and a long finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Vinification with 12 months of aging in oak barrels; the wine is not strictly filtered |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Melnik 82 |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Bulgaria – Struma Valley |
| Vinarija | Villa Melnik |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are carefully selected from the Villa Melnik vineyards |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 17–19 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | Intense dark red color; aromas of black fruit, cocoa, earth, and blackcurrant; full-bodied palate with velvety tannins and a long finish |
| Aging | 12 months in oak barrels |
| Preservation potential | 5-7 years |
| Food recommendation | Game, pork, aged yellow cheeses, dishes with mushrooms and Mediterranean spices |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Balkan International Wine Festival 2022 – Silver Medal |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/villa-melnik-rare-varieties-melnik-82/w/10666521 |
| O berbi | 2019 vintage, hand-picked selected grapes; carefully processed to preserve varietal character and structure |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep color, complex aromatic profile, medium to full body, elegant texture, and a long finish |
| Tehnološki podaci | Vinification with 12 months of aging in oak barrels; the wine is not strictly filtered |





