[You can understand Bulgarian white wine! ] A set of 6 bottles of 3 types of Bulgarian white wines from Bulgaria's leading wineries Catargina and Rising Star Winery Rossidi]
White × 2 bottles each 6 bottles total (750ml×6)
(1) Egg Fermented Chardonnay
Aromas of green apples and white peaches with a clean and juicy minerality. In order to bring out the natural flavor of Chardonnay, before pressing, we divide the grapes into three different grapes depending on the condition of the grapes. It is pressed by air so as not to damage the grapes and fermented in 700 and 1700 l egg fermenters for about 8 months.
The latest egg-shaped fermenter also has no corners for grapes to accumulate, so it does not damage the grapes and comes into contact with the dregs evenly, creating a harmonious and deep flavor. In order to bring out the flavor of the grapes themselves, they are fresh and without any unpleasant taste, so they do not dare to undergo lactic acid fermentation or aging in oak barrels. We recommend pairing it with seafood carpaccio, sushi and tempura such as white fish and shellfish, and dishes that bring out the flavor of the ingredients as they are.
Rossidi Chardonnay has been selected as the party wine of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
(2) Rossidi Gewurztraminer
Dry white with an attractive and clean taste of peach, tangerine peel and citrus. The grapes are pressed in whole bunches and then divided into two types of stainless steel tanks and fermented with the winery's natural yeast. In order to create a unique depth, half of it is aged in a small 300L stainless steel tank with greater contact with the lees.
The classic straw color is complemented by aromas of lemongrass and rose petals, lemon and pineapple, creating a pleasant fresh aftertaste with a solid structure. The natural and pure flavor goes well with seafood carpaccio, sushi, and dishes made with herbs and light soy sauce.
(3) Cheval Viognier
Catalgina Estate, located in the southeasternmost part of Bulgaria, on the border between Greece and Turkey, is a place where ancient Thracians made wine, and in the town of Mezek near Estate, which is also the name of Catalgina's popular brand "Mezek", there is the tomb of the Thracian king, who was famous for his winemaking. The Thracian king was known for his winemaking and the breeding of golden ornaments and horses, and the symbol of Cathargina has become his steed. The brand "Cheval" is a French horse and Catalgina symbol. Pleasant aromas of peaches and citrus. The balanced tender taste and stretchy freshness pair very well with pasta, lasagna and white meat.
[Rossidi]
Rosidi is an up-and-coming winery founded in 2005 in the village of Nikolaevo, in the northeastern part of the Thracian Valley in Bulgaria.
The vineyard, located at an altitude of 300 meters, is a combination of limestone and gravel with clay, and is surrounded by cool air, making it the perfect environment for grape cultivation with a large temperature difference between day and night.
Rossie's backbone is supported by winemaker Peter Georgiev, who pursues Rossidi's ideal delicate and elegant taste every day.
In the years since its first release, its high quality and commitment to winemaking have earned it a reputation, and it has been selected as Bulgaria's No. 1 wine by DIVINO, and has been highly praised by wine industry heavyweights such as Steven Spallua and Jancis Robinson.
[Cathargina]
In 2004, Christoph Trilinsky founded Catalgina in 2004 on the ancient Thrace land called NO MAN'S LAND, north of the Bulgarian-Greek border, which was inaccessible to people for many years.
Trilinski, who loves nature and people, saw grapes as a manifestation of soil, sunlight, breeze, and mental imagery, and decided to devote his heart and soul to transforming the best parts of them into wine.
Wine is a gift from God – at Cathargina Winery, we inherit Trilinski's beliefs, and our devout staff always works with this in mind.
Dionysus (Bacchus), the god of wine, originated from the god of wine who was revered in Thrace. In the Norman's Land, now Svilengrad, the ancient Thracians made wine thousands of years ago.
The reason why winemaking began in this No Man's Land was not because the climate was optimal for grapes. It has a temperate climate, and the temperature does not drop too much in winter, and the annual solar radiation is the largest in Bulgaria.
It is a pristine border zone between Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey, and the nearby Mezek is home to the tomb of an ancient Thracian king famous for its winemaking, which shows that this place is the wine land of choice.
The 550-hectare winery grows on soils with varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Mavrde, Malbec, Syrah, Tempranillo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.