Midalidare Premium Selection Tannat & Merlot, 0.75 L
- Type: Red wine
- Vintage: 2023
- Volume: 750 ml
- Closure type: Cork
- Maturation: 6-12 month
- Red wines
Midalidare Premium Selection Tannat & Merlot is Midalidare estate grown and bottled, French oak aged and partly oak fermented Bulgarian red wine with Protected Geographical Indication Thracian Lowlands, blend of Tannat and Merlot.
Information
Midalidare's Premium Selection range is an expression of the varietal characteristics in the remarkable terroir of Mogilovo. We selected the top-performing vineyards and the best grapes to create premium wines at an affordable price. The white wine is, of course, Sauvignon Blanc: our pride and passion. Both Reds are well known synergistic blends of varieties complimenting each other, and are expressing not only their specificities, but also Midalidare's winemaking philosophy.
Midalidare Premium Selection Tannat & Merlot is a blend of full-bodied, bold Tannat and fruity-flavoured, elegant Merlot.
Basic information
Appellation and origin: Red wine, blend of Tannat & Merlot “Midalidare Premium Selection” from Bulgaria, PGI Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo. Midalidare estate grown and bottled: Karaliets vineyard.
Grape variety: Tannat and Merlot from Karaliets.
Vintage: 2023.
Volume: 750 ml.
Closure: Natural cork.
Alcohol content: 14.5 % vol.
Maturity: Mature. Could benefit from further ageing. Ageing potential is up to 10 years.
Packaging: 6 bottles per case.
Tasting and serving
Tasting notes: Opaque, dark ruby red colour with purple shades. Rich, blooming on the nose with aromas of ripe black and red berries, plums and cherries, spices and an elegant smoky oak. Midalidare Premium Selection Tannat & Merlot is a juicy, well balanced and full-bodied wine with powerful tannins and pleasant acidity. The palate is dominated by black fruits and jammy notes, spices and vanilla. The finish is fruity, with medium intensity and a spicy aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Pairs well with dried meat and charcuterie, beef and duck, soft to medium-hard cheeses. Great with grilled red meat, game, hard cheese and wild mushrooms. Serve at 16-18°C, in Cabernet/Merlot or Bordeaux glass (tall stem, larger bowl, wide rim) or regular Red wine glass. Decant prior to serving or use aerator.
Storage: Cool and dark place, at temperature 14-18°С.
Terroir: Karaliets vineyard
- Altitude 280-310 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,
- Average age of the vines 11 years,
- 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 September (Merlot) and at the end of October (Tannat),
- 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 for 10 to 12 months.
