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Villa Yambol Mavrud 2020 Wine Review

Villa Yambol Mavrud 2020

Villa Yambol Mavrud 2020

Bulgaria

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $13.95

Drink: 2022-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Villa Yambol

Agent: PV Wine & Spirits Agency

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Craig Haynes - WSET3 FWS SWS IWS rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Wine making has been happening in Bulgaria for over a century. That’s a lot of accumulated know how. The 2020 Villa Yambol is a value priced red wine crafted from Mavrud grapes. Mavrud is a dark-skinned grape variety of Bulgarian origin, according to WineSearcher.com.

This bottle of Mavrud comes a Bulgarian wine region that is protected under European Union wine legislation. And, to my senses, this 2020 release comes across as medium bodied, dry, round, and a touch tart at time. Toned-down expressions of candied dark cherries and spice stand centre stage from the nose through the finish. This easy drinking style is an easy pairing with BBQ. Enjoy.
From Bulgaria, Villa Yambol 2020 is produced from the Mavrud grape which is indigenous to Bulgaria. An excellent value dry red, medium-bodied, fruity and under $15. Look for ripe cherry, chocolate and toasty oak spice flavours. The wine was aged in oak barrels built by the winery's own cooperage. - Community Wine Reviews

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