Siroka Melniska

Melnik ( Bulgarian Мелнишко вино ) is the name of a Bulgarian grape variety. They actually called Schiroka Melnischka Losa ( Bulgarian Широка мелнишка лоза for "Wide Melnik Vine "). Melnik also called the red wine brand, which is grown in southwestern Bulgaria close to the Pirin Mountains ( there is also the town of Melnik ). In a survey of 2004, an area under vines of 4,700 hectares has been registered. Thus, the variety belongs to the most important red grape varieties in Bulgaria.

The late-ripening variety, the grape harvest is mid-October, resulting in a body, alcohol and tannin-rich dark red wine. He was earlier allegedly transported because of its viscosity in fabric bags, without a drop lost.

Nota bene: from the North bohemian town of Melnik [ mɲɛlɲi ː k] ( German Melnik ) is also a well-known " Melnikerwein ", however, can hardly be compared with the world- famous Bulgarian namesake, this is the region of Melnik is the only Czech wine region ( at the Elbe river located ).

When Melnik vine is one of the oldest varieties of Bulgaria. It grows exclusively in the region of Melnik and in the neighboring villages Charsowo ( Bulg Хърсово ) Kromidowo ( Bulg Кромидово ) Marikostinowo ( Bulg Марикостиново ) Winogradi ( Bulg Виногради ) Loseniza ( Bulg Лозеница ) and Chotowo ( bulg. Хотово ).

Typical of the vine of Melnik are the small berries that thin blue shell and the eponymous broad leaves that reach a diameter up to 23 cm.

Some of the wines from this grape have a tobacco and leather aroma (→ aromas in wine). The wine is suitable for storage in oak barrels, it is suitable for multi-year storage. This heavy southern wine impresses at first glance with its rich dark red color. It has a distinct flavor, a flavor of Madeira wine and a high alcohol content.

In recent years, but the quality of Melnikweins is highly energized.