Grand Vintage Syrah is the most awarded and highest rated wine in the entire Midalidare portfolio at the moment. With its 14 gold and 8 silver medals, won within 9 years of international and national competitions, it is a recognized flagman in Mogilovo.

The Syrah plantings are from two branches, unique to the Thracian Lowland region. They are of French origin and compared to other cataloged branches, they are quite different in terms of the characteristic shape of the bunch and productivity. The presented branches are the result of the so-called “mass selection”, that is, made by an expert viticulturist who is able to recognize vines with improved characteristics.

The Syrah branches, in combination with the climatic and soil conditions of Dabovets, the good expertise of our winegrowers in cultivation and our winemakers in production are the reason not only for the success of Grand Vintage Syrah, but also for the assessments of wine lovers and connoisseurs in Bulgaria.

The wine is dense, yet elegant and well-balanced, with the typical for the variety intense fruit aromas, hints of chocolate, spices and fine smoky oak. A distinctive feature is a tangible freshness on the finish, which leaves a pleasant, soft feeling in the mouth. Try Grand Vintage Syrah with barbecued pork or beef, hard cheeses, blue cheeses and mushroom dishes.

Cabernet Franc – an exceptional red noble giant, still fighting for its place on the Bulgarian market. Perhaps because of its specific aromas and relatively light body for a red wine, as well as its high acidity, the variety is one of the underrated when produced as a varietal wine. Things are not the same when it is in a blend – then it is desired and sought after because of the wonderful spicy notes, freshness and characteristic softness it brings.

In Midalidare, Cabernet Franc is highly regarded not only as a favorite of one of our winemakers, but also as a variety that is difficult to grow in the conditions of Mogilovo, but it is generously rewarded for the care taken. Especially for the clayey red soils of Dabovets and their natural drainage, our vines are with selected rootstocks that develop a deep root system and manage to reach the groundwater in the lower layers. Of course, its qualities in a blend also make it an important part of our vineyard.

On Dabovets, Cabernet Franc is planted in the eastern part of the vineyard. The climate is suitable and the variety reveals its typical aromas of green bell pepper, black berries and violet. The naturally high acidity is enhanced by the terroir features of Mogilovo, resulting in our Grand Vintage Cabernet Franc being soft and harmonious, with an elegant body and juicy tannins. Partial fermentation in French oak adds subtle notes of smoke, natural chocolate and vanilla. The intriguing profile of the wine makes it a suitable companion for a variety of foods with a more acidic taste, as well as for legumes and vegetables.

Try it with roast pork, beef burgers or stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, chicken curry with tomatoes, turkey with cranberries, game meat, lamb gyros, goat cheese, camembert and feta cheeses, black lentils, green beans, red pepper, mushroom dishes, tomatoes, eggplant, leeks and spinach.