Шумен (Shumen)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The Шуменска lowland lies in the southeastern part of the Дунавска равнина; the Шуменско plateau rises to 500 m.
• Soils: carbonatic черноземи, grey forest soils, alluvial-deluvial meadow soils — ranging from light to heavy sandy-clay in texture.
• The valleys of the Kamchia and Vrana rivers cut through the lowland, channelling Black Sea influence and shaping the distinctive climate.

• Permitted varieties: whites – Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling; reds – Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
• Pruning – mixed and spur pruning with a load of up to 54 buds per vine; planting density – maximum 450 vines per decare.

• White wines: pronounced varietal aroma, floral notes, a fresh and full palate with a long finish.
• Red wines: aromas of wild berries, rounded tannins, a soft and warm finish.

• Black Sea influence channelled along the Kamchia and Vrana rivers moderates the continental climate and defines the distinctive terroir.
• Carbonatic черноземи and grey forest soils with a sandy-clay mechanical composition form the foundation of the лозарски район.
• The climate and soils yield white wines with floral notes, a fresh and full palate, and a long finish.
• The same conditions produce red wines with aromas of wild berries, rounded tannins, and a soft and warm 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-A0997
• Official trade body site — Изпълнителна агенция по лозата и виното (IAVV)