Стара Загора (Stara Zagora)

Bulgaria · DOP · Тракийска низина · -1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Central Upper Thracian Plain, north of Средна гора and Стара планина; predominantly sloping relief with mainly southern and south-eastern aspects.
Mean elevation 160–190 m; преходноконтинентален climate with characteristic air currents that protect against fatally low winter temperatures.
Heat summation (April–October) approx. 3,815 °C; mean daily temperature of the warmest month 23 °C; annual precipitation 515–700 mm.
Two soil types: leached черноземи (heavy sandy-clay and light clay) and leached канелена горска почва (heavy sandy-clay).
Protection from northern air masses provided by Средна гора and Стара планина, combined with soil conditions, ensures optimal vine development.

Product characteristics

White wines: straw-yellow colour, aromas of tropical fruits and spicy herbs, balanced palate with citrus notes.
Red wines: deep red colour with a brownish hue (older vintages), forest fruits and spices, with dominant red fruit and blueberry.

Terroir / wine link

The преходноконтинентален climate and air currents protect against fatally low winter temperatures, allowing full ripening.
Protection from northern air masses by Средна гора and Стара планина is reflected in the pronounced fruit character of the wines.
The leached черноземи and канелена горска почва shape a well-balanced palate with predominant citrus fruit in the white wines.
Southern and south-eastern aspects at 160–190 m elevation and a heat summation of ~3,815 °C give rise to aromas of forest fruits and spices in the red wines.

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