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Red grape
Saved references Broad-leaved Melnik
Also known as Shiroka Melnishka Loza · Shiroka Melnik
South-western Bulgaria’s late-ripening red, with cherry, herbs and savoury development.
Aromatic palette
cherry · herbs · earth · leather with age
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What could you confuse it with?
Melnik 55 is a separate, earlier-ripening crossing, not a synonym.
Origins & family
Origin
A local grape of Melnik in Bulgaria’s lower Struma Valley.
In the vineyard
Very late ripening needs the long, dry autumn of the lower Struma Valley.
Regional expressions
Bulgaria
Struma Valley
Warm Mediterranean influence helps the late crop ripen.
Structure
Medium to full body with medium to high acidity.
At the tableLamb with herbs or slow-cooked meat.
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Winemaking & development
Varietal reds and blends; bottle age develops earthy and leathery aromas.
Service & ageing
Serve around 16–18°C.
Pairing logic
Lamb with herbs or slow-cooked meat.