Midalidare Brut 1.5 L, Lot L1550, tirage 08.16, degorgage 28.08.19
- Type: Sparkling wine
- Vintage: Non vintage
- Volume: 1500 ml
- Closure type: Cork
- Maturation: 36 month and more
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Sparkling wine traditional method, non-vintage Chardonnay Brut Magnum, World champion 2020
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Basic information
Midalidare Sparkling Brut in Magnum
Lot L1550, tirage 08.2016, degorgage 28.08.2019
World Champion Blanc de Blancs 2020
41 bottles
Following the principles and practices built over the centuries in already recognized wine regions the Midalidare Sparkling Wine project was launched. A sparkling wine made according to the traditional method of sparkling winemaking, bottle fermentation, minimum 24 months ageing on the lees and made with exceptional attention to detail.
Appellation and origin: Sparkling wine from Bulgaria, Chardonnay Brut traditional sparkling winemaking, Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo. Midalidare estate grown and bottled: vineyards Prisovete and Dabovets (Bio certified). The vines are planted on the north-facing slopes because of the limited sunlight exposure and better indices for a future production.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Vintage: Non-vintage.
Volume: 1500 ml.
Closure: Cork, Diam Cork (MYTIK DIAM).
Alcohol content: 12% vol.
Style: Blanc de Blancs.
Sweetness Scale: Brut.
Residual sugar: 6.5 g/l.
Maturity: Mature; could benefit from further ageing. Keep 10 years and more.
Packaging: Each bottle is individually packaged in a stylish designed cardboard box.
Tasting and serving
Midalidare Sparkling Brut in Magnum
World champion Blanc de Blancs 2020
Tasting notes: Shiny, golden-yellow color with a green reflection. The mousse is rich, ample and prolonged. The nose is dominated by ripe apple with a pleasant citrus bitterness. On the palate aromas of green apple and citrus peel takes over. Midalidare Sparkling Brut is fresh, tensed, full-bodied wine with good structure. Persistent finish is complimented by elegant apple citrusy aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Excellent aperitif. Great match for fried food, crustacean, oily fish, white meat, pasta, hard cheese and desserts. Pair with beer-battered cod and onion rings; smoked salmon and potato galette; biscuit-topped chicken potpie; Tandoori kebabs. Serve at 7-9°С, in Tulip wine glass.
Storage: Cool and dark place, at temperature 5-8°С.
Winemaking
Midalidare Sparkling Brut in Magnum
World champion Blanc de Blancs 2020
Midalidare Sparkling Brut is estate grown and bottled traditional sparkling winemaking Bulgarian wine, Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Chardonnay with Protected Geographical Indication Thracian Lowlands.
Terroir: Prisovete & Dabovets vineyard
- Limestone soils (Prisovete),
- Clayey soils with high presence of limestone (Dabovets),
- Exposure North-South,
- Limited sunlight exposure,
- Mild winter, hot summer,
- Optimal proportion of sunshine and rainfall,
- Big temperature amplitude.
Viticulture:
- Plants of French and Italian origin,
- Average age of 8 years,
- Single vertical shoot positioning (VSP or single guyot),
- Density of vines 5000 per ha, controlled yield 9-10 tons per ha,
- Single regulation of production - Green pruning,
- Controlled water balance.
Winemaking:
- Whole-cluster pressing,
- Stainless steel fermentation,
- Bottling and Secondary bottle fermentation,
- Maturation (on the lees),
- Remuage (ridding),
- Degorgement (disgorgement),
- Dosage,
- Poignettage (shaking) and mirage (inspection),
- Bottle ageing.
Accolades
Midalidare Sparkling Brut in Magnum
World champion Blanc de Blancs 2020
- World Champion Blanc de Blancs - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
- Chairman’s Trophy – The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
- National Champion - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
- Best in Class Bulgarian Blanc de Blancs – The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
- Best in Class Bulgarian Magnum - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
- Gold medal - The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2020, London, UK
