Сухиндол (Sukhindol)

Bulgaria · PDO · Дунавска равнина

Styles

Natural factors

The vineyards are planted at the foot of the last spurs of the central Stara Planina range, at an elevation of 230–250 m, on slopes inclined at 2 to 6 degrees.
The predominant aspect of the vineyards is east-, southeast- and south-facing, providing longer hours of direct sunlight.
A ridge of elevated terrain shields the area from the incursion of cold air masses from the west and north, giving rise to a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.
The soil types are calcareous chernozems, slightly eroded and mildly clayey, and grey forest soils.
Annual precipitation totals approximately 650 mm, of which around 360 mm falls during the growing season and approximately 80 mm in September and October.

Terroir / wine link

The predominantly calcareous soils, combined with the area's natural shelter, are reflected in red wines of high extract, full body, and velvety softness.
The calcareous chernozems and grey forest soils, in combination with the continental climate, favour grapes with a sugar content of around 22% and acidity of 6–7.5 g/l.
The ridge formed by the last spurs of the central Stara Planina range shields the vineyards from cold air masses from the west and north, ensuring a warmer microclimate.

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