Wine tasting again at the Largo Gallery on July 18!
On July 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. we are pleased to invite you to a wine tasting of a boutique winery
Villa Velis by Velis Vineyards at Largo Gallery!
We will take a walk to a key place on the ancient Thracian wine route…
The Thracians may be a lost civilization, but their legacy lives on to this day. We find it in many places in our ancient lands. You can make sure of this if you take a walk in the area of the village of Karabunar. It is important to remember that there were the lands of the Besi, an ancient Thracian tribe known for their wine, religious practices and cults, as well as their strong resistance against Roman rule. Known for worshiping the god Dionysus, they guarded his famous sanctuary where oracles made predictions by pouring wine on a burning altar. It was from there that one of the main roads from Rome to Constantinople passed.
Today, on both sides of the flat road, just like more than 20 centuries ago, you will see mostly vineyards. Arriving at Velis Vineyards, you will find on one side beautifully arranged vines that the winery team has been tending for more than 15 years, and on the other side you will be surprised to see the massive stems of "something old". In fact, this is the only Bulgarian vineyard included in the Register of Old Vineyards since 1971. And what is the variety of this grape, you will learn during the tasting, we will only suggest that it is noble.
Why in Germany? Villa Velis is part of the unique Bulgarian-German wine project Velis Vineyards, the fruit of love in a family between a Bulgarian woman and a German, and their attitude to wine, nature and art.
Villa Velis is the Bulgarian boutique winery of Velis Vineyards, with its own vineyards and a capacity of around 20,000 bottles. Some of the high-quality grapes from Bulgaria are transported by refrigerated vehicles to Germany and vinified there, in the German cellar in Rheinhessen.
On July 18, from 7:00 p.m., in the Largo Gallery, we will taste 6 wines from the Bulgarian-German wine project Velis Vineyards!
4 wines from boutique winery Villa Velis originating in Bulgaria
Heaven's Door Syrah 2020 from Bulgarian grapes vinified in Germany
Velis Vineyards Roter Riesling Gutswein 2021 German variety grown and produced in Germany
We will enjoy one rosé, three whites and two red wines, specially selected to get the most out of the impressive variety of flavors offered by Velis Vineyards.
Here's what we'll try:
We'll start with a Pinot Noir rosé from the new vintage. Gentle, light, harmonious. It perfectly reflects the philosophy of Villa Velis, which is expressed precisely through the wine, which is the final result of the harmony of man and nature.
The second wine, we will taste, is Villa Velis Sauvignon Blanc 2023. Aged for 4 months on lees, it has acquired lovely aromas of ripe fruit. Flavors of honey and floral notes of linden and acacia merge in an exquisite balance. Fresh, juicy and perfectly chilled, we will try this Sauvignon Blanc with relish on a hot summer afternoon.
Moving on to a fascinating Chardonnay. We always have high expectations for this noble variety. Villa Velis fully lives up to them. Exotic aromas hit us and we feel flavors of tropical fruits. Even if you try it with your eyes closed, you'll still feel the captured summer breeze and glow.
You probably haven't tried Rother Riesling, but if you have, you know that it has more fruitiness and a character of its own. Its name literally means red Riesling because its skin acquires a red color. Made in Germany by Velis Vineyards, it has been awarded the highest grade in the local classification.
The fifth wine is a red variety, but it is very fresh, suitable even for a summer day. We will present to you HEAVEN'S DOOR Syrah 2020 by Velis Vineyards, made from Bulgarian grapes in the German winery. Behind the funny title of the series and the interesting design of the label lies a real delight for the soul. Extremely elegant, with soft and velvety tannins, an aroma of garden herbs and a mysterious sweetness on the finish. It sounds like it opens the door to Heaven for us…
Fittingly for the finale, we will open a special Reserva blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. In this reserve, the two varieties are fermented together, which always entails risks, requires a bold approach and excellent technique. The result is more than stunning and must be tried. This wine quite accurately reflects the thought of the German playwright Friedrich Hebel, which is adopted as a philosophy at Velis Vineyards: "Wine is the noblest embodiment of the spirit of nature."
Come and enjoy this wonderful selection of wines on July 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Largo Gallery.
As always, the wines will be served with selected cheeses and sausages for a perfect combination and highlighting of the flavors.
Be sure to make a reservation in advance, as places are limited.
Price: BGN 50.
Reservation phone: +359885190411
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