Mihovi Estate Rose
$25.99
Region:Bulgaria > Struma Valley
Vintage:2023
This rose from the Struma Valley in Bulgaria is made from a blend of Broad-Leaved Melnik and Melnik 55. Melnik 55 - aka Early Melnik - is a hybrid created in 1963 by crossing the indigenous Broad-leaved Melnik with French grapes Durif, Jurançon, Valdiguié and Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a grape that ripens earlier than Broad-Leaved Melnik but maintains similar characteristics.
Mihovi Family Estate Winery resides in the Struma Valley region of Bulgaria, near the border with Macedonia to the west and Greece to the South. Mihovi is operated by father and son Stefan and Petar Mihov.
While not as well known in the Western world as France, Italy or Greece, Bulgaria has a wine-making history dating back over 4000 years to the time of the Thracians. That is slowly changing as the country fosters more ties with the European Union, allowing international trade to further develop and get the word out on how good Bulgarian wine can be.