Melnik is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Thrace, Bulgaria.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for tobacco, leather, exotic spices and coffee.
The regions that matter for it are Struma Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, generally vigorous vigour and a preference for stable autumn weather.
Watch for the synonyms: Broadleafed Melnick, Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Siroka Melniska and Early Melnick.
At the table it suits veal kidney in sherry (riñones al jerez), seared kangaroo fillet with blue cheese and slow-roasted pork shoulder.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Broadleafed Melnick, Shiroka Melnishka Loza, Siroka Melniska, Early Melnick, Ranna Melnishka Loza, Melnishka Ranna.
Bottles to look for.
- Excentric Incanto Melnik, Struma River Valley, Bulgaria
- Libera Estate 'Hotovo' Melnik Blend, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Libera Estate Rose, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery 'Nobile' Broad Leaved Melnik Vine Rose, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery 'Nobile' Melnik, Thrace Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery 'Shiroka Melnishka Loza', Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery 'Sunny Hill' Melnik, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
- Logodaj Winery Blanc de Noir Brut, Struma Valley, Bulgaria
Melnik: common questions
01.What does Melnik taste like?+
02.Where is Melnik from?+
03.Where is Melnik grown?+
04.What food pairs with Melnik?+
05.What else is Melnik called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Bulgaria.