Zar Simeon Royal Heritage
2021
Zar Simeon Royal Heritage is the first Bulgarian super-brand for red wine, bearing the name of his Majesty Simeon II Saxe-Coburg. In addition he has revolutionized the "packaging" and the marketing of Bulgarian wines abroad. Zar Simeon is the best Bulgarian wine brand in Germany and part of the premium segment. Zar Simeon Royal Heritage 2021 is a blend of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot varieties, which are selected from the estste's own vineyards, in the area of the Goritza village, near the Black Sea coast, on the last southern slopes of the eastern part of Stara planina. Kalina Dyankova, who cares for the vineyard, also crafted the wine itself.
Alcohol by volume, %
14.50
Total acidity, g/l
5.10
Residual sugar, g/l
3.90
Bottle sizes available
750ml x 7000
Closure type
DIAM5
Bottling
2022
Serving temperature
18 °C / 64 °F
Rewards
2002
Quality Certificate "Mundus Vini" Germany 2004
2007
Silver medal "Mundus Vini" Germany 2006
2014
Silver medal "Mundus Vini" Germany 2017
2014
Gold medal "Asia Wine Trophy" Germany 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
Rich, deep ruby color. Complex nose with notes of sweet red pepper, cherry, cocoa, earthy notes, rosemary oil and mint. On the palate, this wine is juicy, fruity and ripe with full body and hints of butter, black fruit and roasted red pepper in the long finish.
Food pairing
It pairs well with juicy meats - veal, lamb, as well as with risotto or pasta with mushrooms. Its structure and complexity can be appreciated on their own, without the need for food pairings.