Midalidare Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot, 0.375 L

Midalidare's brand of the same name honours the nature and climate conditions typical of the village of Mogilovo. Part of the winemaking philosophy is to grow only grape varieties suitable for the winery's unique terroir. The Midalidare brand presents the remarkable features of the area in combination with the varietal characteristics of the grapes, individually or blended. The charm of this series is visually supported by the beautiful monochrome wine labels: each varietal or blended wine has its own unique colour.

Brilliant yellow colour represents the powerful and spicy Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot blend.

Appellation and origin: Red wine, blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot "Midalidare" from Bulgaria, PGI Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo. Midalidare estate grown and bottled: vineyards Karaliets and Shipkata.

Grape variety: Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon from Karaliets vineyard & 15% Petit Verdot from Shipkata vineyard.

Vintage: 2023.

Volume: 375 ml.

Closure: Natural cork.

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

Maturity: Mature; could benefit from further ageing. Keep for 2-4 years.

Packaging: 12 bottles per case.

Tasting notes: Deep, vibrant, dark ruby color. Intensive, spicy nose with notes of black and green pepper, embraced by tingling fruity aromas of cranberries, gooseberries, green coffee and red cherries and subtle eucalyptus tone. Midalidare Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot is a powerful, very spicy full-bodied wine with strong tannins. The taste is dominated by ripe berries and elegant oak. The finish is spicy, with long aftertaste.

Serving suggestions: Great match for rich cuts of red meat or wild game and game birds, barbecue meat and vegetables; beef stew; roasted rack of lamb; well-aged cheese (like Stilton). Serve at 16-18°С, in Cabernet/Merlot Bordeaux glass (tall stem, larger bowl, wide rim) or regular Red wine glass.

Storage: Cool and dark place, at temperature 12-15°С.

Terroir: 

• Average to low sandy and clayey soils (Karaliets),
• Alluvial soils with high presence of limestone (Shipkata),
• Altitude 290-320 metres above sea level,
• 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,
• Average age of 17 years,
• Double vertical shoot positioning (VSP or double guyot),
• Twofold regulation of production - Green pruning and veraison pruning.

Winemaking:

• Cooling,
• Double sorting and press,
• Cold soak,
• Stainless steel fermentation,
• Post maceration,
• Maturation (in barrels).