Mavrud is a dark-skinned grape variety of Bulgarian origin. Its precise provenance is generally accepted to be Asenovgrad, an appellation in the West Thracian Valley of southern Bulgaria.Mavrud is an old red grape variety cultivated in Bulgaria since ancient times. The birthplace of Mavrud is the area around today’s city of Plovdiv in the Western Thrace wine region. The name Mavrud is derived from the Greek word “mavro”, which means black. This is probably because the skin of the Mavrud grape is bluish-black.
RIVERSIDE - Manastira Winery
Region: The winery and the vineyards are located in a region in Bulgaria, which is most suitable for grape growing – Thracian Valley. It is famous for its millennial wine traditions.
The climate conditions of the region provide a good opportunity for getting rich and deep wines
Terroir: Temperate continental climate. The vineyards are located along Topolnitsa River.
Vine harvest: Our wines are made by 100% own grapes only from our vineyards. Grape clusters are hand - picked and all unripe or rotten berries are discarded.
Vinification: Grapes are picked at optimum ripeness. Cold maceration for 7-10 days at 8C. Fermentation in still tanks for 7 days at 24-26C. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks.
About the brand: The wine is named Riverside because the vineyards are located along Topolnitsa River.
Wine notes: The wine has a deep, dark ruby colour. Intense scent of ripe sour cherry, with a hint of vanilla and toast. The taste is well balanced with spicy notes. Easy drinking wine with а long aftertaste of well integrated oak and ripe fruits. The wine has aged 6 months in new oak barrels.
Varieties in %: Mavrud 60% Cabernet - Sauvignon 40%
Vintage: 2016
Acquired alcohol content: 13,5 %
Date of harvest: Mavrud 20th October, Cabernet - Sauvignon 10th October
Ripeness of grapes /brix/: 22.5%-23.5%
Residual sugar /g/l/: 3.10
Total acidity /g/l/: 5.69
Ph: 3.67
Aging in barrels: 6 months
Barrel type: American & French
Wine appelation: Protected Geographical Indication, Thracian Valley
