• Type: Dry Red Wine

• Variety: Broad-Leaved Melnik

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol.

• Region: Struma Valley, Bulgaria

This variety, grown only in the Struma Valley of southwestern Bulgaria, yields wines with unmistakable identity. Orbelia’s Broad-Leaved Melnik is a fine example: elegant and medium-bodied, with complexity and freshness that make it uniquely engaging.

In the glass, it reveals a beautiful ruby color with blue-violet hues, signaling its vibrant youth. On the nose, it displays a layered and alluring bouquet of sour cherry, dark cherry, and bramble, enriched by subtle forest-floor notes that echo the terroir of the Struma Valley. Hints of aromatic herbs, such as mint and eucalyptus, lend the aroma added depth and a touch of cool elegance.

On the palate, this wine is fresh and fruitful, with lifted acidity that enhances its red and black berry flavors. It finishes with clarity and finesse, leaving behind a lasting impression of fruit, forest, and spice.

Versatile and food-friendly, this Melnik shines when slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes – from grilled vegetables and roast poultry to charcuterie, soft cheeses, or even Mediterranean and Balkan fare.