'Getika', 2011
Orbelus
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The name Getika is a reference to one of the most famous ancient Thracian tribes known for their winemaking skills, who called their territory in this part of Bulgaria “Getika”.
The Producer
Orbelus
Grape Varieties
55% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Melnik, and 6% Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
The palate exhibits lots of baking spice and cherry jam aromas, with firm tannins that are now supple and in harmony with the lively fruit from the bottle age. The finish is long and rather juicy, highlighting combined blueberry and blackberry notes.
Region
Struma Valley, in the Thracian Valley PGI
Vintage
2011
Winemaking
Training style Cordon de Royat guaranteeing low yield. Produced from handpicked organic grapes, macerated for 7 days and fermented whole-berry (uncrushed). Aged 6 months in French barriques. Unfiltered.
Alcohol Level
14%