Santa Sarah BIN 41 Merlot is a highly appreciate wine, known for its elegance, authenticity and complexity. The name "BIN" comes from the German expression "Ich bin" (I am) and shows the age of Iwailo in the year in which it was produced for the first time. The Santa Sarah BIN 41 2008 was awarded with Grand trophy for "Best Balkan wine" at the First Balkan International Wine Competition in 2012. This was a significant recognition of the potential of Merlot wines in Bulgaria and a testament to the skill and dedication of the Wine Estate. A few years later and a lot of experience gained, Santa Sarah continues to produce SS BIN 41 Merlot from its own vineyards near the Black Sea. The 2021 vintage of this wine is entirely made from their own grapes, which are cared for by Neven Barakov, and the wine is created and grown under the care of Kalina Dyankova. The Santa Sarah BIN 41 Merlot wine is also used as the base for the Santa Sarah BIN 0.375 blend, where it makes up 50% of the blend.
Alcohol by volume, %
14.50
Total acidity, g/l
5.60
Residual sugar, g/l
3.50
Bottle sizes available
750ml x 8000
Closure type
DIAM5
Bottling
2022
Serving temperature
18 °C / 64 °F
Rewards
2008
Grand trophy for "Best Balkan wine" at First Balkan International Wine Competition 2012.
2009
Best red wine at Balkan International Wine Competition 2014
2011
Gold medal at Balkan International Wine Competition 2014
2014
Divino TOP 50 2016
Vinification
Cold maceration at 8oC in wooden vats of French, German, and Austrian oak with a capacity of 3500 kg, stainless steel vats with a capacity of 4200 kg, and rotobarrels of Austrian oak with a capacity of 450 kg, for a period of 7 days. After the cold maceration, the grapes are fermented for 3 weeks. Following the fermentation, the grapes are subjected to a period of maceration at 31°C for 3-4 days. The final step in the winemaking process is malolactic fermentation, which takes place in 225 liters oak barrels for a period of 4 weeks.
Ageing
Тhe wine is aged for a total of 10 months in French oak barrels - 20% are new and 80% have been previously used.
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep garnet-red color. Ripe, attractive, varietal nose with notes of juicy black fruit, dark chocolate, mint, roasted pepper, ink and earthy notes of warm earth. Full-bodied, smooth with satin tannins and a harmonious finish.
Food pairing
Pairs well with a variety of meat dishes, pizza, fresh and mature cheeses. Its structure and complexity can be appreciated on their own, without the need for food pairings.