Enira Reserva 2020
Enira Reserva 2020: A Refined Expression of Bessa Valley’s Terroir
Enira Reserva 2020 is one of the defining wines of Bessa Valley. Created in partnership with Count Stephan von Neipperg, owner of distinguished estates in Bordeaux, this wine reflects a shared understanding of balance, place, and time. It brings together French experience and the distinctive character of the Thracian Lowlands in a quiet, confident expression of style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
Enira Reserva 2020 shows a deep garnet colour, clear and composed. The nose is layered and focused, offering:
- Primary aromas: Ripe plum, red cherry and dark forest berries.
- Secondary notes: Gentle hints of milk chocolate, soft vanilla and dried Mediterranean herbs.
On the palate, Enira Reserva 2020 is dense yet finely shaped. The 2019 vintage stands out for its natural silkiness, where ripe fruit and oak meet in balance. The finish is long and calm, with a sense of continuity rather than excess.
Terroir & Expert Craftsmanship
The vineyards of Bessa Valley lie on clay-limestone soils between the Rhodope Mountains and the Maritsa River. This landscape allows for natural drainage, steady ripening and a quiet mineral depth that carries through into the wine.
The 2020 Blend:
- Syrah: 36%
- Petit Verdot: 33%
- Merlot: 25%
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 6%
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are carefully selected twice, first in the vineyard and again at the winery. Enira Reserva 2020 is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, combining new and once-used wood, allowing the wine to gain complexity without losing its natural voice.
Food Pairing & Serving
Enira Reserva 2020 is a natural partner at the table, especially with dishes that allow its structure and depth to unfold.
- Red meats: Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled beef fillet
- Game: Wild boar ragù, venison
- Cheeses: Aged Gouda, Manchego, and selected semi-hard local cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Cellaring potential: Enjoyable now, with the balance and structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years.
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Petit Verdot 2019
Petit Verdot 2019: A Deep and Focused Expression of the Variety
Petit Verdot 2019 is a concentrated and distinctive expression of this demanding variety from Bessa Valley. Drawn from carefully selected parcels and matured with patience, the wine reflects depth, structure and aromatic complexity, held together by balance and poise rather than sheer power.
Limited production: only 2,400 bottles.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine shows an inky, deep purple colour with remarkable intensity. The bouquet is layered and expressive:
- Primary aromas: Plum and forest fruits.
- Secondary notes: Fresh mint, cinnamon and delicate floral tones of lilac.
On the palate, Petit Verdot 2019 reveals a powerful structure and high density, yet remains rounded and composed thanks to its noble, soft tannins. The finish is long and concentrated, confirming the distinctive character and inner depth of the variety.
Terroir & Grape Variety
Petit Verdot is cultivated in selected parcels where the variety can reach full phenolic maturity. The limited production reflects a focused approach, privileging quality and character over volume.
Grape Variety:
- 100% Petit Verdot
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict quality control in the vineyard. After gentle destemming and careful berry selection, whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks without crushing.
Cold maceration precedes fermentation, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and extended warm maceration to achieve depth of extraction.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, exclusively new oak, building structure and complexity. The final blend is filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Petit Verdot 2019 pairs naturally with richly flavoured and structured dishes:
- Red meats: Grilled beef, slow-roasted lamb
- Game: Venison and wild game dishes
- Cheeses: Aged, firm cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Suitable for extended ageing, with the structure to evolve over the next 10–15 years.
Average annual production: 2,400 bottles (0.75 L)
Petite Syrah 2020
A Focused Expression of Syrah from Bessa Valley
Petite Syrah 2020 is a pure and concentrated expression of Syrah from the vineyards of Bessa Valley. This wine reflects the natural intensity of the variety, shaped by careful viticulture and a restrained approach in the cellar. It is a Syrah that speaks through depth and texture rather than volume.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
Petite Syrah 2020 presents an opaque, deep crimson colour. The aromatic profile is rich and layered, with a distinctive focus:
- Primary aromas: Blueberry, blackberry and ripe dark fruit.
- Secondary notes: Violet, black pepper, subtle smoky tones, dark chocolate and a gentle savoury nuance reminiscent of cured meat.
On the palate, the wine is dense and concentrated, yet carried by fine, silky tannins. The texture brings a sense of calm elegance and balance. The finish is long, slightly spicy and marked by discreet vanilla notes that linger without excess.
Terroir & Grape Variety
The Syrah for Petite Syrah 2020 comes from selected parcels in Bessa Valley, where the warm days and cooler nights allow the variety to retain freshness alongside depth of flavour.
Grape Variety:
- 100% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict selection in the vineyard. Gentle destemming and further sorting take place at the winery, followed by gravity filling of concrete tanks with whole berries. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, allowing for a careful extraction of aroma and colour. Fermentation and maceration are conducted with close attention to temperature and time, followed by malolactic fermentation.
The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% one-year-old, to add structure and quiet complexity without overshadowing the varietal character. After blending, the wine is lightly filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Petite Syrah 2020 pairs naturally with dishes that echo its depth and savoury nuances:
- Meats: Grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb, duck breast
- Spiced dishes: Mildly spiced stews, roasted vegetables with herbs
- Cheeses: Semi-hard and aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Approachable in its youth, with the structure to develop further over the next 4–6 years.
Average annual production: 7,000 bottles (0.75 L)
Rosé Enira Grande Cuvée 2024
Elegance and Freshness from the Thracian Lowlands
Bessa Valley Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 represents a refined and expressive rosé style shaped by careful vineyard selection and precise winemaking. Crafted with attention to freshness, fruit purity and balance, the wine reflects the character of the Thracian Lowlands while maintaining an elegant and vibrant profile.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine reveals a brilliant, light pink colour with luminous reflections. The aromatic profile is generous and charming, opening with:
- Primary aromas: Citrus, peach and pear.
- Secondary notes: Banana and subtle tropical nuances.
On the palate, Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 is soft and rounded, showing lively freshness and a pleasant crispness. The fruit remains expressive and vibrant, while the texture stays smooth and balanced. The finish is long and refreshing, completing the lively character of the wine.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
Selected vineyard parcels in Bessa Valley provide the balance between aromatic intensity and freshness that defines this rosé. Careful analysis of the grapes determines the optimal harvest moment, ensuring purity of fruit and natural acidity.
Grape Varieties:
- 62% Petit Verdot
- 38% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
Production begins with careful parcel selection and detailed grape analysis. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo destemming followed by quality separation of whole berries on vibrating sorting tables.
Direct pneumatic pressing allows precise control of juice parameters such as colour, total acidity and phenolic balance. Alcoholic fermentation lasts around 20 days at controlled temperatures of 14–16°C, preserving aromatic freshness.
The wine is aged on heavy lees for three months, followed by blending and additional ageing on fine lees for 1–3 months, contributing subtle texture and complexity. The final stages include stabilisation, filtration and bottling.
Food Pairing & Serving
Bessa Valley Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 pairs beautifully with light and fresh cuisine while maintaining enough structure to complement more delicate dishes:
- Seafood: Grilled fish, prawns, seafood salads
- Light dishes: Fresh salads, vegetables, soft cheeses
- Mediterranean cuisine: Dishes with herbs, citrus and olive oil
Serving temperature: 8–10°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Best enjoyed young for its freshness and vibrant fruit character.
Average annual production: Approximately 4,000 bottles (0.75 L).
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 by Enira: Depth, Freshness and Classic Varietal Character
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is a refined and expressive interpretation of the variety, combining ripe dark fruit, freshness and soft tannins with subtle complexity from one year of ageing in French oak. The result is a balanced red wine with medium texture, pleasant acidity and a long, gently spicy finish.
Average annual production: approximately 30,000 bottles.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine displays a deep, dark garnet colour. The bouquet reveals a classic Cabernet Sauvignon profile with ripe fruit, savoury nuances and subtle complexity:
- Fruit aromas: Blackberry, blueberry and red cherry.
- Complex notes: Savoury nuances and cocoa.
On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 has a medium texture, soft tannins and pleasant acidity. The wine is balanced and approachable, with a long finish marked by delicate hints of spice.
Grape Variety & Harvest
The grapes are manually harvested with careful quality control in the vineyard to ensure optimal fruit selection.
Harvest period: 20–28 September 2024
Average yield: 36 hl/ha
Grape Variety:
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking & Ageing
After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and the berries are carefully selected on vibrating sorting tables.
The whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks, followed by cold maceration for 3–5 days at 10–12°C.
Alcoholic fermentation takes place for 5–10 days at 24–26°C, followed by hot maceration for 7–10 days at 28–30°C and subsequent malolactic fermentation.
The wine is aged for one year in French oak barrels:
- 15% in one-year-old French oak barrels
- 15% in two-year-old French oak barrels
- 70% in three-year-old French oak barrels
After ageing, the wine is blended, filtered and bottled.
Production
Average annual production: approximately 30,000 bottles (0.75 L)
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 combines ripe blackberry, blueberry and red cherry aromas with savoury and cocoa notes, soft tannins, pleasant acidity and a long finish with subtle spiciness.
DreamON – Merlot & Syrah
The Rhythm of Freedom
DreamON is a tribute to dreams, youth, and the inner voice that moves us forward.
This wine is built around energy and expression. Crafted using carbonic maceration, it reveals pure fruit, vibrant freshness, and a naturally lifted character, while maintaining precision and balance.
The Craft
The blend of Merlot and Syrah is selected to support this style. The grapes are harvested slightly earlier, preserving natural acidity and favouring tension and aromatic brightness over concentration.
Vinification follows the principles of carbonic maceration. Whole clusters are placed in sealed tanks under an inert atmosphere, allowing fermentation to begin within the berries themselves before the juice is released.
Extraction remains deliberately gentle, resulting in fine, soft tannins and a fluid, supple texture. The wine is defined not by density, but by movement and clarity.
A Wine of Energy & Expression
Aromatically, DreamON is precise and vibrant, with notes of blackberry, blueberry and fresh plum, complemented by subtle spice.
On the palate, the wine is juicy, fresh and continuous.
Light to medium-bodied, with bright acidity and a clean, delicately persistent finish.
This is a wine that flows — effortless and alive.
A Contemporary Spirit
DreamON is about freedom, rhythm and optimism.
A wine for those who follow their instinct — and move to their own beat.
DreamON — keep moving forward.
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