WHAT TO FIND IN THE BLACK SEA REGION PDO WINES

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The moderate-continental climate, strongly influenced by the proximity of the Black Sea, with the characteristic breeze circulation, the relatively dry summer and the long and warm autumn, define the typical climate for the area. The Black Sea region differs from the Southern Black Sea region with its shorter and drier summer and colder winter due to its openness from the north and the entry of cold air masses. The climatic features of the region, combined with the typical hilly nature of the relief, the favorable soil conditions and the limitations imposed by the human factor, predetermine the character of the wines produced.

White wines have pronounced aromas of citrus and southern fruits and a fresh, balanced fruit taste.

The red wines have fruity aromas in which pepper, spices, herbs and resinous tones intertwine, the taste is fresh fruity and juicy.

What to find in the color, aroma and taste of each of the varieties:

For white wines from Rkatsiteli - light straw color with greenish hues, fruity aroma with hints of pear, apple and peach, the taste is fresh and harmonious;

Chardonnay - straw yellow color with golden hues, the aroma is fruity with vanilla notes, toasted crust of bread and butter, the taste is fresh, with integrated oak;

Muscat Otonel - pale golden color with green hues, aromas of yellow fruits and lemon peel, with floral tones, the taste is fresh and fruity with an accent of honey and peaches;

Smoke - light golden color; the aroma is dominated by fruits, combined with a discreet vanilla tone and accents of ripe peach, the taste is light with a pleasant freshness;

Traminer - straw-yellow color with green hues, intense varietal aroma of rose, with a bright presence of lychee, fragrant herbs and yellow fruits, the taste is fresh, fruity;

Sauvignon Blanc - straw-yellow color with fresh green shades; citrus aromas – grapefruit, kiwi and melon, the taste is fresh with dominant green fruits;

Musket red - yellow-green color; musket aroma with floral herbal notes, the taste is fresh with a soft finish;

June blanc – straw-gold color; delicate fruity aroma with bitter almond, the taste is ethereal, delicate and fruity;

German Riesling - golden color; fruity aroma of passionfruit and kiwi, the taste is juicy and fresh, with floral notes at the end;

Misket Vratchanski - straw yellow color with a green tint; musket aroma with accents of white flowers, pineapple, melon, honey, fresh bread, the taste is fresh with accents of green apple and wax and discreet bitterness;

Misket Varna - light straw color with a greenish tint; the aroma is a bouquet of fruits and fresh rose bush flowers, the taste is fresh and extractive;

Frankincense - golden-green color; musket-incense aroma with shades of yellow ripe fruits, the taste is fresh and fruity;

Silvaner – yellow-green color; aroma of pear, green apples, kiwi, and almonds, the taste is balanced with grassy tones and a sense of citrus;

Rosé – soft pink color; the aroma is a palette of forest fruits and greenery, the taste is black cherry and citrus;

 

For red Cabernet Sauvignon wines – ruby-red color; aroma of ripe black fruits, black pepper, tobacco, spices and ripe red fruits can be detected in the taste;

Cabernet Franc - deep, ruby-red color; aroma of pepper, complemented by aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry and hints of smoke, the taste is fruity, with soft tannins, ripe sweetness and chocolate;

Merlot – ruby-red color with a violet hue; aroma of berries with dry herbs and spices, the taste is juicy with shades of chocolate and cocoa;

Syrah – garnet color; aromas of cotton candy and confit are complemented by spicy spices, the taste is dense and classic notes of white pepper and resin are felt, intertwined with delicate nuances of ripe prunes;

Pinot noir – ruby-red color; cherry, strawberry, raspberry and blue plum, leather and smoky notes stand out in the aroma, the taste is juicy and sweet with accents of strawberries, plums and blueberries;

Game noir – ruby-red color; aroma of red fruits, raspberries and cherries, the taste is fresh, juicy with accents of blueberries;

Pamid - light red color; fruity aroma of red berries, very light and airy, smoothed with a soft finish.

Of course, every connoisseur of good and quality wine will discover other things in the aftertaste when tasting from a different producer.

The "Sea and Wine" project aims to raise awareness about the benefits of PDO and PGI registration, thereby increasing the competitiveness of wines from the Black Sea region.