In 2014 Petar Georgiev and Radostin Milkov started their own project. After gaining enough experience in various places around the world including the USA, New Zealand, China, Austria and Malta the two friends began working on the Bulgarian stage bringing in a bunch of fresh ideas. They decided it was high time that local varieties like Mavrud and Rubin should get the attention they deserve both by the wide public and the wine experts.
The young winemakers set on a journey through the wine corners of Bulgaria in order to find grapes from pristine terroirs for their wines – a 40 years old vineyard with Mavrud near the village of Novi Izvor and another 40 years old vineyard with Rubin near the village of Brestovitsa.
2020 has marked a debut for a white wine under the Georgiev/Milkov label from a particularly interesting variety – the so called Red Misket. It is a grape which has been growing in these lands for many years but very rarely have wineries had the courage to work with it. Petar and Radostin’s style allows for all their wines to feel modern and to drink elegantly, revealing the authenticity and beauty of the indigenous Bulgarian grape varieties.
Production
A gloriously unique blend of three of Bulgaria’s native varieties; 50% Pamid, 25% Mavrud, 25% Rubin.
Firstly we have Pamid, a grape variety that dates back to the time of the Ancient Thracians. It is bright, plush and full of juicy fruit, a bit like Gamay. The second variety is Mavrud, considered by many to be Bulgaria’s flagship grape, its name comes from the Greek, μαυρό (mavró), meaning “black.” It is a late ripening grape that offers higher tannins and a spicy backbone. The final variety is the youngest, Rubin. Rubin is a hybrid of Syrah and Nebbiolo, first planted in Southern Bulgaria in the 1940s, it has characters of both its parents. Spice and body of a Syrah in combination with a racy acidity and tannic structure.
Tasting Notes
The nose is vibrant, showcasing fresh berry fruit aromas of raspberries, strawberries, and cherries, alongside subtle herbal nuances and a touch of spice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with beautifully integrated ripe tannins and a crisp acidity that balances the ripe fruit flavours. The mouthfeel is smooth and rounded, with notes of red berries, citrus zest, and a hint of floral sweetness, leading to a clean and refreshing finish.
Amazing with any duck dish or simple charcuterie.
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