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.
Ilaya Mavrud Reserve 2017 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: Mavrud is indigenous grape unique to Bulgaria and the brand Ilaya is named after a legend from the First Bulgarian Empire era.
Wine notes: The wine has pale ruby colour with red fruit, mulberry and chocolate on the nose. The taste is well-balanced, with a hint of well-integrated oak. The wine has aged 10 months in new oak barrels
Varieties in %: Mavrud 100%
Vintage: 2017
Acquired alcohol content: 13.50%
Date of harvest: 20th October
Wine appelation: Protected Geographical Indication, Thracian Valley
