Description

Under the brand Minkov Brothers are presented some of the most awarded wines of the wine cellar. With their individuality and harmony, they  are beloved by the wine experts from around the globe. The most emblematic wine of the cellar is Minkov Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon and can be said to have become the favorite Bulgarian Cabernet Sauvignon of the jury members.

Minkov Brother White Cuvee

• Variety: Chardonnay & Viognier.
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Thracian valley.
• Origin: own vineyards in Karnobat area.
• Type: dry white wine.
• Colour: saturated, bright yellow with gentle greenish glimmers.
• Aroma: complex and intense, dominated by fruity notes of peaches and nectarines, combined with nice oak accents, mostly smoke and piquant spices, which in the taste aroma are supplemented with vanilla, cream and crust of bread.
• Taste: with good thickness, soft freshness and a long fragrant finish.
• Serving temperature: 8 – 10°С
• Food pairing suggestions: salads with seafood and tropical fruits; ocean fish with exotic spices, white meat with wine or sweet and sour sauce, Asian dishes, fruit desserts, pineapple, mango and coconut.
• Awards: Silver medal from Balkan International Wine Competition 2012; Silver medal, Vinalies International 2013; Gold Medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014; Silver medal, International Wine Challenge 2015.

Minkov Brothers Chardonnay

• ​Variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2017
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Thracian Valley.
• Origin: Our own vineyards in the Karnobat area.
• Type: dry white wine.
• Colour: gentle, light golden, with beautiful glimmers and bright greenish tinges.
• Aroma: deep and complex, with shades of citrus, pineapple and banana, gently combined with a fine flowery accent, minerals and vanilla.
• Taste: thick, powerful and smooth, with elegant freshness and a mellow, aromatic finish.
• Mature: the wine has matured for 5 months in brand-new 225-liter barrels of American oak, and has a potential to age in a bottle for up to 2 years.
• Serving temperature: 10-12°С
• Food pairing suggestions: a good accompaniment to vegetable appetisers, seafood delicacies with cream sauces, smoked salmon, clams with wine sauce, fish dishes with flavoured sauces, moderately spicy white meat dishes.
• Awards: Silver medal from Chardonnay du Monde 2018; Silver medal, International Wine and Spirits Competition 2018; Gold medal from Aliance du Monde 2015; Silver medal from Chardonnay du Monde 2012; Silver medal from Chardonnay du Monde 2011; Gold medal from Knight Wine Grail 2010; Silver medal from Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010; Gold medal from Vinaria 2010; Gold medal from Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2009; Silver medal from Chardonnay du Monde 2009; Gold medal from Vinaria 2009; Silver medal from Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008; Gold medal Thessaloniki International Wine Fair 2013; Bronze medal, Chardonnay du monde 2014.

Minkov Brothers Red Cuvee 2017

• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Thracian Valley.
• Origin: our own vineyards in the Karnobat area.
• Type: dry red wine.
• Colour: deep, purple and sparkling.
• Aroma: intense and rich, dominated by ripe black berries and juicy sour cherry, combined with a fresh peppermint accent, caramel bonbon, cream, chocolate and fine toasty undertones.
• Taste: balanced and juicy, with a good structure and a very long finish, dominated by ripe fruit and nicely combined with smoky and caramel accents.
• Mature: the wine has matured for 6 months in brand-new barrels of American oak and has a potential to age in a bottle for up to 5 years.
• Serving temperature: 15-17°С.
• Food pairing suggestions: an excellent accompaniment to intense-tasting red meat dishes with spices, wine sauces and wild mushrooms, grilled meat with vegetables, small game with flavourings, lamb dishes, mature sheep’s cheese.
• Awards: Gold medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2018; Silver medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2016; Gold medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013; Gold medal, Mundus Vini Summmer Tasting 2016; Gold medal, Mondiales des Vins Canada 2014; Silver medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018; Bronze medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018; Gold medal, Vinalies Internationales 2010, Gold medal, Vinaria 2008, Gold medal, Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2011, Gold medal, Vinalies International 2011; Silver medal, Monde Selection 2016; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2018; Silver medal, Alliance du monde 2014; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2015.

Minkov Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Thracian Valley.
• Origin: our own vineyards in the Karnobat area.
• Type: dry red wine.
• Colour: deep and purple.
• Aroma: intense and rich, with nuances of black wild berries, chocolate and toasty tinges, with undertones of caramel, musk and vanilla in its flavour.
• Taste: thick and round, with a juicy feeling, soft freshness and smooth tannins, and а lingering finish with aromas of chocolate and ripe wild berries.
• Mature: the wine has matured for 10 months in brand-new barrels of French oak and has a potential to age in a bottle for up to 5 years.
• Serving temperature: 15-17°С.
• Food pairing suggestions: flavoured meat terrines, stewed red meat dishes with wine sauces and wild mushrooms, grilled meat and game dishes with vegetables, flavoured soft cheese.
• Awards: Gold medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2019; Gold medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2016; Double Gold medal, Wine and Spirits Wholеwsalers of America 2018; Gold medal, Mundus vini Spring Tasting 2016; Gold medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016; Gold medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2015; Silver medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019; Silver medal, Concours International des Cabernets 2016; Bronze medal International Wine and Spirit Competition 2018; Silver medal, Vinalies Internationales 2010; Gold medal, Vinaria 2016; Gold medal, Vinaria 2010; Gold medal, Vinaria 2009.

Minkov Brothers Syrah

• Variety: Syrah
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Karnobat
• Origin: our own vineyards.
• Type: dry red wine.
• Colour: garnet and deep, with beautiful glimmers.
• Aroma: rich, with a ripe character, dominated by jammy nuances of juicy ripe sour cherry and fresh tinges of ground peppers, with chocolate, caramel, spicy and vanilla undertones in the flavour.
• Taste: very harmonious and balanced, with a juicy feeling, pleasant freshness and soft ripe tannins, and a lingering fruity and juicy finish.
• Mature: the wine has matured for 10 months in old barrels of American oak and has a potential to age in a bottle for up to 5 years.
• Serving temperature: 16-18°С.
• Food pairing suggestions: an excellent accompaniment to spicy minced meat dishes, stewed red meat with flavourings, lamb meat courses with spicy sauces, winged game, flavoured soft cheese.
• Awards: Gold medal, Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2015; Gold medal, Syrah du Monde 2014; Silver medal, Syrah du Monde 2015; Silver medal, Syrah du Monde 2016; Silver medal, Monde Selection - International Wine Contest 2016; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2018; Gold medal, Vinalies Internationales 2010; Gold medal, Vinaria 2009; Gold medal, Vinaria 2008; Silver medal, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013; Silver medal, Vinalies International 2013; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2015.

Minkov Brothers Merlot

• Variety: Merlot
• Designation of origin: PGI (protected geographical indication).
• Region: Thracian Valley.
• Origin: own vineyards in Karnobat region.
• Type: dry red wine.
• Colour: deep, garnet red, with bright glimmers.
• Aroma: intense and complex, with hints of black cherry, combined with smoke, sweet spice, vanilla and caramel.
• Taste: a good density feeling of ripe fruit and pronounced pleasant mellowness, smooth, soft and fruity finish.
• Mature: the wine has matured 12 months in barrels of French and American oak.
• Serving temperature: 15-17°C.
• Food pairing suggestions: winter salad with bacon, gazpacho, grilled cheese with tomato sauce, pasta, ocean fish such as shark and tuna, chicken dishes with French cheeses, grilled red meat or cooked with dried fruit, desserts with coffee, chocolate and red fruits.
• Awards: Gold medal, Challenge International du Vin 2016; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2016; Gold Medal of Mundus vini 2013; Bronze Medal by Decanter 2013; Silver medal, Mondial du Merlot 20014; Bronze medal, International Wine Challenge 2014; Silver medal, Vinalies Internationales 2015; Silver medal, Mundus Vini 2015.

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