Видин (Vidin)

Bulgaria · DOP · Дунавска равнина · -1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Low-hilly relief, 150–250 m a.s.l., in the north-western Дунавска хълмиста равнина, with the Danube to the north and Стара планина to the west.
Climatic zone of the Danubian lowlands; temperature sum April–October ~3,600 °C, mean July maximum 22.9 °C.
Soils: calcareous черноземи and leached черноземи, heavy sandy-clay in texture — rich in carbonates.
Mean annual precipitation ~580 mm.
Стара планина provides coolness favourable for aromatic development; the carbonate черноземни soils contribute to the fruity profile of the wines.

Product characteristics

White wines: fruity and floral aromas, fresh, fruity, and harmonious palate.
Red wines: aromas of red forest fruits and damson plum; fresh, full-bodied, soft, and richly fruity palate, with the fruit character carrying through from nose to finish.

Terroir / wine link

Carbonate-rich черноземни soils → fruity and floral aromatic profile in white wines.
Умереноконтиненталният климат combined with the coolness from the slopes of Стара планина → concentration of aromas in the grapes.
The terroir gives red wines a fresh, full-bodied, soft, and richly fruity palate — with the fruit aroma persisting through to the taste.

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