A sneak preview of something that might really brighten up this increasingly depressing weather. Warm, muggy and over cast has replaced the oh so optimistic 'Barbeque summer' (when was that ever going to be a realistic prediction for the mud island?) so my desire of juicy roses and racy whites has some what diminished in the face of the driving rain. However I can't quite bring myself to admit defeat and dive into a beefy Malbec so my thoughts drift longingly to the beautifully perfumed red Burgundies and are so thoroughly out of my price range it brings tears to my eyes (and the ones that are in my price range tend to bring tears to my eyes with their green tannins and stinky corks)
Refusing to allow this unacceptable status quo to continue I have managed to discover an absolute gem. A sneak preview of the EM Pinot Nero 2007 from Bulgaria (Yes Bulgaria!) has answered my prayers, and I have to say there is nothing better than finding an absolute cracker from a very unusual region. Not yet due into the country for another month this is a real beauty and has already caused a stir among the sommeliers who have had the opportunity to taste it, so watch for its name on leading wine lists soon. It will be retailing through the Novum Wines website at approximately £11.00
It has the elegance and perfume of Burgundy, a fabulous purity of fruit, accessible yet refined tannins and a mouth watering finish, all underpinned with a seductive hints of smokey French oak. It will prove a great partner to white and red meat, young cheese and roasted vegetables.
The winery was established in 2002 by Italian Edoardo Miroglio who after elaborate analyses of the micro region of Elenovo village he found the ideal terroir for cultivating premium vines. This squeaky clean, modern winery is most certainly one to watch for serious quality and affordable prices, though quantities are limited.
This is an absolutely wonderful substitute for the often over priced Burgundies on the market and a real pleasure to be on the front line of new boutique producers coming in from exciting regions. This wine will be available from Novum Wines by the end of August.
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thank you very much for nice comments!
ReplyDeletewe put our soul in our products and we try very hard to do a genuine wine!
by the way our Pinot noir reserve has been prized with a gold medal at mondial-du-pinot-noir competition in Swiss!
Edoardo Miroglio
and i would like to inform that i also have a great estate in Piemonte
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if you like to have any information about Piedmontise wines,just ask!
E.M.