At a glance
Producer: Tipchenitza Winery
Region: Danube Plains, Bulgaria
Vintage: 2024
Grape: Vrachanski Misket
ABV: 13%
Vol: 750ml
Drinking Window: Drink now
Serving Temperature: 8-12°C
Why stock this wine?
Its floral characteristics are incredibly distinctive, making it a brilliant ‘marmite’ wine which sparks discussion and gathers a loyal following.
It’s an excellent, mid-priced alternative or upsell for those who love aromatic wines, such as big New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.
What’s it like?
Lovers of Gewürztraminer or Torrontés will love this new addition to their favourites list.
Tasting note
Aromas of white flowers, violets and nectarines with green apple and lime on the palate.
Food pairing
Pairs beautifully with Mediterranean food. In particular, white meat, seafood and hard mature cheeses.
The story
Bulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian wine annually, though if your reference point is 1990’s Bulgarian wine, you might be wondering why.
Tipchenitza Winery is part of a new wave of Bulgarian winemakers is determined to set the record straight. They focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability. Representing the confidence to embrace both past and future.
The vineyard
- 580m above sea level
- Clay and limestone soil
- Double Guyot training method
- Manual pruning
Vinification
Following manual harvesting, the grapes are gently crushed and de-stemmed. After a period of five hours of maceration, they are lightly pressed and fermented in cool stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. Aged for six months in stainless steel. Every step of the process aims to protect the aromatic profile of the wine.
Sustainability
Tipchenitza Winery was an early adopter of the lightweight bottle, reducing the environmental impact of transporting wines. They are also members of the Sustainable Wine Round Table.
