Враца (Vratsa)

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Climatic zone of the Danubian lowlands; умереноконтинентален климат; temperature sum April–October 3,600–3,900 °C
• Mean annual precipitation 520–580 mm — dry continental regime, favourable for ripening
• Dominant soils: calcareous чернозем, weakly to moderately eroded, light to medium sandy-clay texture
• Associated alluvial-deluvial soils — shallow profile, sandy-clay texture, occurring on river terraces

• Бяло Мискет врачански: delicate muskatel aroma with nuances of rose, clove and cinnamon; a palate of pleasant softness and a long finish
• The red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) combine aromas of small wild berries and spice with vanilla and hints of chocolate

• Calcareous чернозем and alluvial-deluvial soils contribute to the softness and long finish characteristic of Мискет врачански
• The warm, dry continental climate (temperature sum 3,600–3,900 °C) underpins the distinctive character of the wines produced here
• Мискет врачански expresses its terroir through a delicate muskatel aroma with nuances of rose, clove and cinnamon and a pleasantly soft palate
• The red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) carry aromas of small wild berries, spice, vanilla and hints of chocolate

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-A0955
• Official trade body site — Wikipedia (българска) — Враца