Карлово (Karlovo)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate is умереноконтинентален; temperature sum Apr.–Oct. 3500–3600 °C, rainfall approx. 640 mm.
• Soils: канелена горска почва and alluvial-meadow, moderately deep, with gravelly deposits in places.
• Predominantly west-to-east air currents favour the accumulation of aromas in the grapes.

• Maximum yield 9,000 kg/ha; extraction rate: red wines — 65 l/100 kg of grapes, white and rosé — 60 l/100 kg.

• White wines: golden with greenish hues, aromas of apple and aromatic herbs, balanced and fresh on the palate.
• Red wines: intense colour, fruity aromas of red fruits, full-bodied, fresh and soft on the palate.

• West-to-east air currents favour the accumulation of aromas in the grapes.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — iavv
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-BG-A1044
• Official trade body site — РЛВК Тракия