Сухиндол (Suhindol)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyards in the land of the town of Suhindol and several neighbouring villages are situated at the foot of the last spurs of the central Stara Planina (Balkan Mountains).
• The climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters; a ridge of elevated terrain shields the vineyards from the intrusion of cold air masses from the west and from the north.
• Mean annual rainfall is approximately 650 mm, of which 360 mm falls during the growing season and 80 mm in September and October.
• The vineyards are established on slopes of 2 to 6 degrees, with predominantly east-, south-east- and south-facing aspects, at elevations of 230 to 250 m above sea level.
• The soil types in the area are calcareous chernozems, slightly eroded and mildly clayey, as well as grey forest soils.

• The authorised grape varieties for the production of wine with the protected designation of origin Suhindol are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Gamza.

• The red wines of the area are distinguished by high extract content and fullness on the palate, with a pronounced velvety softness and a specific, well-defined, and persistent bouquet.

• The natural shelter of the area, combined with the calcareous soils and centuries-old winemaking traditions, provides the foundation for the production of the red wines characteristic of the region.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — iavv
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-BG-A1018
• Official trade body site — НЛВК — Национална лозаро-винарска камара