Midalidare Riesling 2022, 0.75 L

Midalidare's brand of the same name honours the nature and climate conditions typical of the village of Mogilovo. Part of the company's wine 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. The Midalidare are terroir wines expressing the specifics of the varieties, individually or in blend. The charm of this series is visually supported by the beautiful monochrome wine labels: each varietal or blended wine has its own unique colour.

The green colour represents the great noble Riesling.

Appellation and origin: White wine Riesling “Midalidare” from Bulgaria, PGI Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo. Midalidare estate grown and bottled: Prisovete vineyard.

Grape variety: 100% Riesling.

Vintage: 2022.

Volume: 750 ml.

Closure: Cork.

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Maturity: Mature; could benefit from further ageing. Keep 10 years and more.

Packaging: 6 bottles per case.

Tasting notes: Brilliant, clean yellow color with delicate gray hints. A varietal nose, typical of young Riesling, with a persistent aroma of candied lemon and green apple, shading into fine oil tone with notes of acacia and green herbs. Fresh, balanced and elegant in the mouth, Midalidare Riesling reveals excellent ageing potential. On the palate citrus aroma dominates, the finish is mineral with lemony-herbal aftertaste.

Serving suggestions: Midalidare Riesling is excellent pair for spicy, salty, and complex cuisine like Indian, Asian, Spanish, North African, and Central & South American, as well as simple, pleasant dishes like a stew from Alsace; shellfish, oysters, and ceviche; pretzels & mustard; sausages; pickled food. Serve at 8-10°С, in Riesling glass (tall stem, tulip bowl, narrow rim) or Sauvignon Blanc glass (tall stem, slender bowl, narrow rim) or regular White wine glass.

Storage: Cool and dark place, at temperature 8-12°С.

Terroir: Prisovete vineyard

• Altitude 330-350 metres above sea level and 10% slope,
• Hilly terrain,
• Alluvial and cinnamon forest soils, with mid to high presence of clay,
• Forest surroundings,
• Limited sunshine,
• Mild winter, hot summer,
• Optimal proportion of sunshine and rainfall,
• Great temperature amplitude.

Viticulture: Wine is made at the vineyard

• Plants of French origin,
• Average age 10 years,
• Single vertical shoot positioning (VSP or single guyot),
• Density 5000 plants per hectare; controlled yield at 9-10 ton/ha,
• Single regulation of production - Green pruning,
• Controlled water balance.

Winemaking:

• Cooling,
• Destemming and double sorting,
• Cold soak and decanting,
• Slow fermentation in stainless steel vats,
• Maturation on the lees.