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Syrah 2021

The best red wine in Bulgaria – DiVino Top 50 2025.

Domaine Bessa Valley Syrah 2021 represents the pinnacle of the estate’s philosophy — a wine where precision, terroir and time align to create something truly exceptional. Awarded Best Red Wine in Bulgaria at DiVino Top 50 2025, this vintage stands as a benchmark for Syrah in the region. Limited to 3000 bottles only!

Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience

The colour is deep, intense crimson, reflecting the wine’s concentration and maturity.

The nose is rich and layered, opening with blueberry, bramble and ripe dark cherry, followed by nuances of fig, spice and lightly toasted oak. The aromatic profile evolves in the glass, revealing increasing complexity and depth.

On the palate, Syrah 2021 is full, refined and beautifully structured. The tannins are silky yet present, supporting a core of ripe fruit and subtle earthy tones. The balance is precise, with freshness and richness held in perfect tension. The finish is long, elegant and remarkably persistent — a defining signature of a great vintage.

Terroir & Winemaking

Produced from carefully selected parcels, this wine follows the estate’s most rigorous standards:

  • Manual harvesting with strict quality control
  • Double selection of grapes
  • Gravity-fed vinification without crushing
  • Cold maceration and controlled fermentation
  • Extended extraction for depth and structure
  • Malolactic fermentation
  • Aging in new French oak barrels for 18 months

The result is a wine of precision, depth and exceptional aging potential — a true flagship expression of Syrah.

A Landmark Vintage

Recognised as the finest red wine in Bulgaria, Syrah 2021 is not just a vintage — it is a statement. A wine that defines the capabilities of the Thracian terroir and elevates it to international level.

Food Pairing & Serving

  • Prime cuts of beef and lamb
  • Game and truffle-based dishes
  • Refined gastronomy and aged cheeses

Serving temperature: 16–18°C

Cellaring potential: 10–15+ years

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Rate: 1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN SKU: Syrah 2021 Categories: , Tags: , , , , , ,
Weight 1,4 kg

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