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Melnik 55 is a red grape variety, with its roots in Struma Valley, Bulgaria.
The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, leather, dried fruits, complex and rich.
It is planted most seriously in Struma Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
On other labels it goes by Melnishka Ranna and Early Melnik.
At the table it suits grilled meats, vegetable stew and roasted game.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Struma Valley
Food pairings.
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Grilled meats
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Vegetable stew
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Roasted game
Also labelled.
Melnishka Ranna, Early Melnik.
Bottles to look for.
- Libera Estate Melnik 55, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery Melnik 55, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery Reserve Melnik 55, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Orbelia Winery Melnik 55, Bulgaria
- Rupel Winery 'Gramatik' Melnik 55, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Villa Melnik 'AplauZ' Reserve Melnik 55, Bulgaria
Melnik 55: common questions
01.What does Melnik 55 taste like?+
Melnik 55 tastes of cherry, leather, dried fruits, complex and rich. The wines show light body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Melnik 55 from?+
Melnik 55 originates in Struma Valley, Bulgaria.
03.Where is Melnik 55 grown?+
The key regions for Melnik 55 are Struma Valley.
04.What food pairs with Melnik 55?+
Pour it with grilled meats, vegetable stew and roasted game.
05.What else is Melnik 55 called?+
Melnik 55 is also labelled Melnishka Ranna and Early Melnik.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Bulgaria.