Minkov Brothers Red Cuvee, vintage 2016

Colour: deep, purple and sparkling

Aroma: intense and rich, dominated by ripe black berries and juicy sour cherry, combined with a fresh peppermint accent, caramel bonbon, cream, chocolate and fine toasty undertones

Taste: balanced and juicy, with a good structure and a very long finish, dominated by ripe fruit and nicely combined with smoky and caramel accents

Mature: the wine has matured for 12 months in brand-new barrels of French oak and has a potential to age in a bottle for over 5 years

Serving temperature: 15-17°С

Food pairing suggestions: an excellent accompaniment to intense-tasting red meat dishes with spices, wine sauces and wild mushrooms, grilled meat with vegetables, small game with flavourings, lamb dishes, mature sheep’s cheese

Awards for vintage 2016: Gold medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2018; Silver medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018; Bronze medal at International Wine Challenge 2018