2020 Burgozone Via Istrum, Marselan, Danubian Plain, Bulgaria

Marselan isn't a variety you come across everyday. It is, in fact, a French crossing of Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache and while you do see some in its home country, France, Burgozone were the first to plant it in Bulgaria. And a smashing job they've made of it! There's a complex array of dark fruit aromas that combine well with smoky, caramel hints. To complement the sumptuous fruit on the palate vanilla, cedar and chocolate all well coordinated with a soft, supple finish. Burgozone are one of the new generation of Bulgarian wineries with impeccable standards and top notch wine making expertise. Everything comes form their own vineyards which overlook the Danube just across the water from Romania. And to help with your bearings they're on the same latitude as Tuscany. By doing all the right things, sustainable farming and limiting yields for quality, they're on the right tracks when it comes to quality. Viticulture in Bulgaria boasts a rich heritage dating back to ancient times, with