New
Wines of Ancient Thrace
Launches
commercial promotions in Houston, Texas
With
the tasting of local and international varieties will start the trade
promotions , organized by the Bulgarian Wine Export Association in Shanghai in
Houston. Each of the wines will give an insight look into the region from which
it originate.
Each
of the 5 regions will be presented:
Thracian
valley
The
area includes the central part of the valley, as well as parts of the Sakar
Mountains. It is characterized by moderate continental climate and favorable
precipitation distribution. Some of the most typical wines of this region
include Mavrud, Rubin, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pamid.
Valley
of the Roses
The
area is located between Stara Planina and Sredna gora and it produces
predominantly white dry wines. The Rose Valley is the birthplace of Red Misket.
It is a white grape variety with a pink skin, which produces aromatic white
wines similar to those of the Muscat family. Among the most famous varieties of
grapes in this area are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling.
Danubian
Plain
This
area covers the southern banks of the Danube and is characterized by temperate
continental climate, hot summer and sunny days. Commonly grown vine varieties
in this area are Merlot, Pamid, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamza, and Muscat Ottonel.
Black
Sea region
Influenced
by the Black Sea, this region is characterized by a soft autumn, making it
suitable for growing white varieties with a strong sugar concentration. Dimyat
Muscat Ottonel and Sauvignon Blanc are among the most frequently grown vines in
this area. From the red Pinot Noir is definitely the star of the region.
Struma
valley
This
region includes the valley of the Struma River. The climate is typically
Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winter and hot summer. The typical varieties of
grapes traditionally grown here include Melnik, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
This
is the second year when New Wines of Ancient Thrace will promote their wines in
Houston. Wine professionals, wine lovers, wine enthusiasts– welcome!
Cheers,
Luiz Alberto (on behalf of Galina Niforou, BWEA chairwoman)
- Founder of the #winelover community
- Master of Wine candidate
- Member of the Circle of Wine Writers
- Italian Wine Ambassador
- I combine my passion for wine with social media
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