Хисаря (Khisaria)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Basin relief at the foot of the southern slopes of Средна гора, at 300 m a.s.l., on the northern fringe of the Тракийска низина.
• Soil type: канелена горска почва, medium sandy-clay loam — characteristic of the hilly foothill zones.
• The mountain slopes provide air drainage, reducing the risk of vine diseases.

• Vines are pruned using mixed and short pruning systems with a load of up to 54 buds per vine; permitted training forms: Ombrella, Moser, cordon, Guyot.

• Dry white wines with rich fruit aromas, an elegant and balanced palate, and freshness on the finish.
• The microclimate — a basin at the foot of Средна гора — ensures mild winters, warm springs, and excellent air drainage for the vineyards.

• The basin relief at the foot of Средна гора creates a microclimate with mild winters and warm springs, favorable for white varieties.
• The mountain slopes provide air drainage that protects the vineyards and contributes to freshness in the wine.
• The канелена горска почва sandy-clay loam soils at 300 m a.s.l. and преходноконтинентален climate shape an elegant, balanced palate and freshness on the finish.

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-A1393
• Official trade body site — Изпълнителна агенция по лозата и виното (IAVV)