Augéo Family Estate Rosé 2024 is the fourth, long-awaited rosé vintage, created with a focus on the uniqueness of the Bulgarian terroir. The main part of the blend is again from the iconic Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melniska Loza, and to add more complexity and enrich the taste and aromas, 25% is from the distinguished Sangiovese variety.
The wine impresses with an attractive, delicate pale pink color that captures the power of the southern sun. The fresh aromas of strawberry and raspberry typical of Shiroka Melniska Loza are delicately complemented by the characteristic notes of ripe sweet cherry, pink peach, delicate herbs, and a pinch of cloves typical of Sangiovese.
Rosé 2024 is exceptionally fresh and fruity, with a perfectly balanced medium body. The high but well-integrated acidity gives it a lively character, and the memorable finish with a pleasant sweetness leaves a lasting impression.
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Augeo Family Estate Rose 2022 is the third vintage of rose, made with the emblematic Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza. In order to add to the blend and to enrich the taste and aromas, 25% of the rose 2022 is from the Italian variety Sangiovese. The wine has attractive light pink color. The typical for Shiroka Melnishka Loza aromas of strawberries and raspberries are complemented with the characteristic for Sangiovese ripe sweet cherry, pink peach, herbs and clove. Rose 2022 is extremely fresh and fruity, with harmonic medium body. It has high acidity, memorable finish with nice sweetness. A good combination will be the light food such as Caprese salad, prosciutto with melon, dishes with chicken or salmon. For maximum enjoyment cool the wine to 12 degrees.
Augeo Family Estate Rose 2018 is a blend between the typical Bulgarian variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza 80% and Syrah 20%. It has a clear light pink color and balanced floral and fruity aromas of blossoming flowers, raspberries, strawberries and red fruits. The wine has a medium body, high acidity and succulence. The taste is dominated by red fruits like strawberries and raspberries. White cherries, ripe apples, pears and peach notes could be discovered as well. It has a fresh and long finish. This wine was produced in a limited series of 2565 bottles.
Augeo Family Estate Rose 2017 is a blend between Shiroka Melnishka Loza with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wine is fresh with fruity and flower aromas and has medium body. Hints of strawberry, mango and butter, typical for the grape variety that could only be found in South Bulgaria, could be found. The tastes are complemented with some spicy notes and red fruits. For maximum enjoyment cool the wine to 12 degrees and pair it with risotto, salmon, pasta or pizza. Augeo Family Estate Rose 2017 won a gold medal at China Wine and Spirits Awards 2018.
Vintages 2017, 2018 and 2022 are depleted.
The grape variety Shiroka Melnishka Loza was named after the broad leaves of its vine and after the region where the grapes grows – Melnik. The grape variety is unique and cannot be found anywhere else around the world. The Shiroka Melnishka Loza grapes came from our own vineyards, planted in 1955. The distinct tastes and aromas of the wines made with Shiroka Melnishka are strawberries, red fruits and herbs, all of which could be found in both vintages of Augeo Family Estate Rose. The wines have a protected geographical indication Thracian Valley.