Melnik

Shiroka Melnishka Loza is an ancient, late-ripening Bulgarian grape variety that is predominantly grown in southwestern parts of the country, in the regions of Melnik, Petrich, and Sandanski. The grape produces age-worthy varietal wines that are rich in tannins and typically display notes and aromas of cherries, strawberries, and stone fruit, while matured varieties develop into more complex nuances of tar, leather, and spices.

The grape is also commonly used in blends, and it is typically known simply as Melnik – after a namesake town in Struma Valley.