Why Not Red Misket 2019, Georgiev / Milkov, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria

APPELATION: Thracian Valley, Bulgaria

GRAPES: 100% Red Misket, an indigenous Bulgarian white grape variety

VINEYARDS: 45 years old vineyards located near the village of Prolom in the region of Banya on clay sandy alluvial soils.

WINEMAKING: Manual grape picking and sorting, fermentation of the free run and pressed juice together in small tanks with constant temperature control. Aged for 2 months in tank with batonnage twice a week followed by 3 months in the same tank.

TECHNICAL FACTS: ABV 12%, Total Acidity: 6.39 g/l, Residual Sugars: 0.7 g/l

COLOUR: Bright yellow with green hues

NOSE: Intense floral aromas complemented by grapefruit and citrus notes

PALATE: Elegant and moreish on the palate, light to medium bodied with pronounced white floral character and lingering finish.

FOOD MATCH: As an aperitif or with salads, smoked fish, light Asian dishes, shellfish and fish dishes

PRODUCTION: 1250 btls

DRINKING: 2020 - 2023