Нова Загора (Nova Zagora)
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Букет (Buket)Димят (Dimiat)Каберне Совиньон (Cabernet Sauvignon)Каберне Фран (Cabernet Franc)Мавруд (Mavrud)Мерло (Merlot Noir)Мускат Отонел (Muscat Ottonel)Памид (Pamid)Пино Ноар (Pinot Noir)Ранна Мелнишка Лоза (Ranna melnishka loza)Рубин (Rubin)Сира (Syrah)Совиньон Блан (Sauvignon Blanc)Траминер (Gewuerztraminer)Шардоне (Chardonnay Blanc)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Преходноконтинентален климат, moderated by Стара планина; mild winters and cool summers.
- Soils are leached chernozem смолници, lightly to moderately clayey — a soil type specific to the region.
- The northern slopes of Средна гора and Стара планина protect the vineyards from cold air currents from the north.
- The cumulative temperature sum during the growing season (April–October) is 3,400–3,800 °C; mean annual rainfall 550–600 mm.
- Temperature inversions, characteristic of the region, further shape the microclimate of the vineyards.
Human factors
- The climate is преходноконтинентален, moderated by Стара планина; soils are leached chернозем смолници, lightly to moderately clayey.
Product characteristics
- The red wines combine fresh red forest fruits with spice, a balanced palate, and soft tannins.
- The naturally sparkling rosé reveals strawberry and ripe cherry, with notes of nut and dried apricot on the palate, finishing with toasted accents.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-BG-A1494
- Official trade body site — Wikipedia (българска) — Нова Загора