Deep ruby-red color with mature garnet reflections. The nose is rich and complex, revealing layers of ripe black cherry, dark plum, and forest fruits, complemented by elegant notes of cocoa, vanilla, dried herbs, and warm spice. Subtle toasted nuances add further depth. On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet beautifully balanced, with mature tannins, generous dark fruit, and well-integrated oak. The finish is long and persistent, unfolding with lingering notes of fruit, cocoa, spice, and subtle earthy complexity.
Made from 100% Mavrud, one of Bulgaria's oldest and most emblematic indigenous grape varieties, Mavrud Enoteca offers a mature and sophisticated expression of this historic variety. The wine is aged for 9 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, adding complexity, structure, and gentle notes of sweet spice while preserving the distinctive fruit and character of Mavrud.
The wine is bottled unfiltered, preserving its authentic character and allowing it to continue its natural evolution in bottle. Produced in an exceptionally limited edition of only 550 bottles, Mavrud Enoteca is a rare expression of Bendida's artisanal winemaking philosophy and the distinctive terroir of Brestovitsa.
With several years of bottle maturation already behind it, the 2018 vintage offers a fascinating combination of developed complexity, mature fruit, and refined oak character. A distinctive Bulgarian red for collectors, special occasions, and anyone looking to discover Mavrud at a more mature and sophisticated level.