Santimenti, Mavrud (2022). Zagreus Winery

The Wine:

This Mavrud, a native Bulgarian variety, is a pure expression untouched by oak. It is full bodied – packing a punch of ripe, juicy flavours like blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum, plus a dash of spice – all wrapped up in a luxuriously round and smooth texture.

Santimenti 2022 is made from 100% organically farmed Mavrud. Natural winemaking techniques are used – wild fermentation in stainless steel tank with no additives used and aged in stainless steel. The team at Zagreus let the wine evolve naturally avoiding any manipulation. No fining and filtration are used at any stage of its creation. Low sulphur.

Pure, powerful and complex, it has lively ripe black cherry and blackberry notes and a hint of liquorice on the nose. The palate is very elegant with ripe tannins with a good weight balanced by a vibrant acidity.

The Maker:

The team at Zagreus have been producing authentic Bulgarian wines since 1998. Grown on some of the country’s best soil in the Lower Thracian Valley, known for it’s cinnamon-red colour, they are now fully certified as organic and make some of the country’s best wines.

The winery’s philosophy is to grow the best grapes under the best possible conditions while also caring for the environment. Zagreus’ strong belief is that what happens in the vineyard and in their consciousness determines the behaviour in the bottle.

Food pairing:

A great wine to pair with roast pork, lamb, and BBQ.