Midalidare Barrel Fermented Tannat, 0.75 L
- Type: Red wine
- Vintage: 2022
- Volume: 750 ml
- Closure type: Cork
- Maturation: 12-24 month
- Red wines
Midalidare Barrel Fermented Tannat is Midalidare estate grown and bottled, French oak (Troncais) aged and partly oak fermented red Bulgarian varietal wine with Protected Geographical Indication Thracian Lowlands.
Information
A charming French black grape variety, more popular in Uruguay than in its homeland, has found its new home among the gently rolling hills of Mogilovo village. Introducing the first vintage of Tannat - a gorgeous wine with an intense aromatic profile and exceptional aging potential.
Basic information
Appellation and origin: Red varietal wine Tannat “Midalidare Barrel Fermented” from Bulgaria, PGI Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo. Midalidare estate grown and bottled: Karaliets vineyard.
Grape variety: 100% Tannat from Karaliets.
Vintage: 2022.
Volume: 750 ml.
Closure: Natural cork.
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Maturity: Mature; could benefit from further ageing for 10 years.
Packaging: 6 bottles per case.
Tasting and serving
Tasting notes: Vivid, opaque, dark ruby red colour with intensive purple shades. Rich, blooming on the nose with aromas of ripe black berries and cherries, black pepper and black cardamom, black plum jam, tobacco, licorice, chocolate and an elegant smoky oak. Midalidare Barrel Fermented Tannat is a full-bodied, bold wine with powerful tannins and noticeable acidity. The palate is dominated by black berries and jammy notes, spices and tobacco. The finish is fruity, with medium intensity and a spicy aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Pairs well with rich and fatty dished, and smoky, spiced and meaty flavours. Great with grilled red meat, game, hard cheese and wild mushrooms. Serve at 15-20°С, in Cabernet/Merlot wine glass (tall stem, large bowl with slightly tapered top, narrow rim), Bordeaux wine glass (tall stem, larger bowl, wide rim) or regular Red wine glass. Decant 60 minutes prior serving.
Storage: Cool and dark place, at temperature 14-18°С.
Terroir: Karaliets vineyards
- Altitude 300-310 metres above sea level,
- Hilly terrain with 6%-10% slope,
- Average to low sandy and clayey soils,
- South exposure,
- Mild winter, hot summer,
- Optimal proportion of sunshine and rainfall,
- Big temperature amplitude.
Viticulture: Wine is made at the vineyard
- Plants of French origin,
- South and North exposure,
- East-West row orientation,
- Double vertical shoot positioning (VSP or double guyot),
- Twofold regulation of production - green pruning and veraison pruning,
- Controlled water balance.
Winemaking:
- Harvest by hand at the end of October.
- Cooling,
- Double sorting and press,
- Cold soak and decanting,
- Slow fermentation in stainless steel vats,
- Slow fermentation in barrels,
- Post-maceration,
- Malolactic fermentation,
- Ageing in French oak barrels (Troncais) for at least 18 months
- Ageing in bottle for at least 6 months.
