Славянци (Slaviantsi)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyards are situated in the Сунгурларска valley, enclosed by the ridges of Стара планина — providing protection from northerly and westerly winds.
• A mild Черно море influence from the east accounts for the gentle winters, warm autumns, and cool summers with high humidity.
• Soils: leached канелена горска почва with light sandy characteristics and relatively low humus content.
• Topography: hilly terrain with a southerly aspect at 216 m above sea level at the foot of Стара планина.

• A deep golden colour; an intense nose with emphasis on smoke and spice.
• A concentrated, full-bodied palate with a spicy finish and nuances of wax, smoke, vanilla, spice, and nuts.

• The ridges of Стара планина provide shelter from the north and west → mild winters, warm autumns, and cool summers with high humidity.
• The gentle influence of Черно море from the east contributes to the distinctive microclimate of the region.
• The leached канелена горска почва at 216 m above sea level with low humus content forms the foundation of the terroir.
• The light sandy soils with low humus content contribute to the characteristic aromas of the Chardonnay.
• Warm autumns + cool summers + high humidity → concentrated palate and a harmonious balance of acidity, alcohol, and extract.
• The terroir expresses itself in a sensory profile: deep golden colour, smoke, spice, wax, vanilla, and nuts.

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-A1008
• Official trade body site — Wikipedia (българска) — Славянци