Melnik Family Grapes

The Melnik family forms the backbone of red wine identity in southwestern Bulgaria, particularly in the Struma Valley. Built around Shiroka Melnishka Loza and its modern crossings such as Melnik 55 and Melnik 82, these grapes produce wines with sun-warmed fruit, spice, tobacco, and earthy complexity, often reflecting the Mediterranean-influenced terroir of the region.