Synergy Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Gris, 0.75L

Some wine blends are timeless. There are also those created during the "New" wine history. Such is the blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris - a combination of two typical Old World white varieties successfully adapted to the New World of winemaking.

The brand “Synergy” emphasizes the wonderful interaction between Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris at Midalidare. “Synergy” is a blend where two aromatic white varieties complement each other and create the perfect synergy.

Appellation and origin: White wine from Bulgaria, blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris “Synergy”, PGI Thracian Lowlands, Mogilovo.  Midalidare estate grown and bottled: Shipkata and Prisovete vineyards.

Grape variety: Blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc & 15% Pinot Gris.

Vintage: 2023.

Volume: 750 ml.

Closure: Screw cap.

Alcohol content: 12.5 % vol.

Maturity: Mature; keep up to 2 years. 

Packaging: 6 bottles per case.

Tasting notes: Pure, fine yellow colour. An intriguing nose with a bouquet of fruity and floral notes. The aromas of freshly mown grass, ripe lemon and juicy passion fruit are emphasized by the subtle hints of elderberry and boxwood. Midalidare Synergy reveals good structure, excellent balance and elegant freshness. On the palate delicate and subtle aroma of boxwood and citrus stand out. The finish is mineral, with a crispy citrusy aftertaste.

Serving suggestions: Synergy Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Gris is excellent as an aperitif. Goes well with cold meats and salad; quiches and savory flans; wide range of vegetable dishes, but especially oven-roasted vegetables; spicy foods such as green Thai curry or stir fries with ginger; spaghetti with lemon; chili and creamy spinach. Serve at 9-11°С, in 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: Shipkata and Prisovete vineyards

• Altitude 290-350 metres above sea level and 10% slope,
• Alluvial soils with presence of clay and slime, with a high content of carbonates (Shipkata),
• East-West exposure of the vines,
• Northern air currents,
• Mild winter, hot summer,
• Optimal proportion of sunshine and rainfall,
• Big temperature amplitude.

Viticulture: Wine is made at the vineyard:

• Plants of French and Italian origin,
• Average age of the vines 16 years,
• Single vertical shoot positioning (VSP or single guyot),
• Density 5000 plants per hectare; controlled yield at 9-10 ton/ha,
• Stimulated formation of leaf mass,
• 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.