Region: "The grapes come from Katarzyna Estate’s own vineyards at the hilly border zone terrains between Bulgaria and Greece (the No Man’s Land) in the outskirts of the east slopes of Rhodope mountain with average altitude of
187-210 m.
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Climate and soils: Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone

Harvesting: Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 25,6 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 6-8° C.

Vinification: The grapes are double sorted by hand in the vineyards and on sorting tables before reception in the winery, then de-stemmed, crushed and by gravity transported to the tanks. Cold maceration at 8-10° C for 7-9 days is followed by alcohol fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 24-28° C, finishing with post maceration of the wine together with the solid particles for 7-9 days at 22°C. Finally the malolactic fermentation takes place in new French barriques, where the wine continues its barrel aging.

About the brand: Contemplations is unique concept, expression of our understanding that the good wine is not just another pleasant drink but it could as well be a great companion that tells you a new story each time you open a new bottle.

Tasting notes: "Deep, dark ruby color with cherry tinge. The wine possesses an intricate bouquet of earthy scents, black forest fruits, pepper and dominating noble tinge of tobacco, which contribute to its explosive nose. The wine is rich, powerful, and full body with velvet taste of black chocolate and caramel. A very pleasant final with harmonious and sift tannins. A long lasting aftertaste. With its well integrated oak and rich final, this wine is very suitable for bottle aging.
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Region: "The grapes come from Katarzyna Estate’s own vineyards at the hilly border zone terrains between Bulgaria and Greece (the No Man’s Land) in the outskirts of the east slopes of Rhodope mountain with average altitude of
187-210 m."

Climate and Soils: Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone

Harvesting: Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 25,6 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 6-8° C.

Vinification: The grapes are double sorted by hand in the vineyards and on sorting tables before reception in the winery, then destemmed and crushed. The free run juice has been clarified and fermented to a classical white wine technology at 12-14° C. Finally part of the lots go through malo-lactic fermentation in French barriques, where the wine continues its barrel aging.

About the brand: The word contemplation has several meanings indicating the process of thinking, considering or expecting something. Each of our labels tells different story, sometimes in rhyme or in prose but always on subjects that provoke you to contemplate about, thus turning the wine into a pleasant companion and endless opportunity to enjoy not only its taste but its topical label too.

Tasting Notes: Fresh, yellow color. The aroma is exceptionally harmonious, combining shades of ripe citrus fruits and tinges of oak wood. The wine is mild, with pleasant freshness and an impressive aromas. Balanced and harmonious, Contemplations Chardonnay 2006 carries the new style in the production of white wines.

Region This grape is property of Katarzyna Estate Vineyard situated in "Nichia Zemya" (literal translation : No Man's land,close to the border with GREECE , in the locality og "Byalata Prast" (literal translation : White Soil) in the feet of Eastern Rodopa Mountain , at 187 and 219 m. of altitude.

Climate & Soils Temperate continental. Hot ,dry summers with warm nights.Mild and warm winters. No spring frosts. Soils are flinty and flinty-loamy soils,clayey-limy soils .

Harvesting Carefull ,selective manual gathering in crates and immediate further psocessing at 6°C - 8°C.Technological ripeness of the grape : 25%Brix(sugar content)

About the brand ENCORE is for adventurers, for the curious .Search - because the power to seek and strive for "more" is standing in each win.
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Tasting notes Sparkling, deep purple color. Rich aromas of tobacco, hints of ripe red fruit and well integrated oak. Powerful body with velvety taste and a long memorable finish with soft tanins.The wine has the potential for bottle aging.

Region: "The grapes come from Katarzyna Estate’s own vineyards at the hilly border zone terrains between Bulgaria and Greece (the No Man’s Land) in the outskirts of the east slopes of Rhodope mountain with average altitude of
187-210 m."

Climate and soils: Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone.

Harvesting: Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 24 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 6-8° C.

About the brand: "Halla in the past socialists times was the secret name of the military check point at the Southern-East border of Bulgaria and Greece.
Now it is part of the beautiful Katarzyna Estate vineyards. An area in the No Man's Land, where pure Nature has been left undisturbed to follow its own way for more then 45 years. An area where we have recently planted our vineyards and could now enjoy a wine as pure and natural, as it could be."

Tasting notes Dark ruby saturated color with cherry tinge. Intense aromas of ripe berries combined with well integrated oak. Tight body, with velvety taste of black chocolate. Nice and long aftertaste.

Region: "Thracian Valley is the part of the largest Southern Bulgarian wine region . It is well protected from the cold north winds by the mountains and further south of protected high – central parts of the Rodope mountains.50 % of grapes come from own vineyards of Katarzyna Estate, which are located in the White Soil area, near Svilengrad, Harmanli and Lyubimets from vines in their 2nd , 3rd and 4th year of fruition
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Climate & Soils Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone

Vinification: Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 24 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 10-12° C.
Tasting notes: Intense and rich golden color, reminiscent of classic white wine, fermented in barrels. Incredible combination of flavors of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay - ripe pineapple, green apple, honey, vanilla, oak,
Les Amandiers is a classic and noble wine that has the potential for ageing in the bottle .

Region: Thracian Valley is the part of the largest Southern Bulgarian wine region . It is well protected from the cold north winds by the mountains and further south of protected high – central parts of the Rodope mountains.50 % of grapes come from own vineyards of Katarzyna Estate, which are located in the White Soil area, near Svilengrad, Harmanli and Lyubimets from vines in their 2nd , 3rd and 4th year of fruition
Climate & Soils: Temperate, with a duration of sunshine over 3 000 hours during the year and over 110 clear days. Hot dry summers with warm nights. Soft and warm winter. No spring frosts. Soils are sandy and sandy-clay, clay - limestone.
About the brand: Les Cailloux or 'pebbles' Terroir is one of the most important components for the creation of a wine. The stony soils in Katarzyna Estate's terroir are ideal for detecting factor uniqueness of our vineyards, giving the wines in the cellar unique taste and elegant minerality.
Tasting notes : Yellowish color . Complex aromas of honey, citrus, grapefruits, in particular, very fresh tones of apricot and peach. Medium bodied, very fresh taste, with intense fruit, predominantly apricot and peach, with earthy nuances and tones. Warm finish and long aftertaste. Very nice and easy drinking wine.

Climate and Soils: Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone

Harvesting: Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 25,6 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 6-8° C.

Vinification: The grapes are double sorted by hand in the vineyards and on sorting tables before reception in the winery, then destemmed and crushed. The free run juice has been clarified and fermented to a classical white wine technology at 12-14° C. Finally part of the lots go through malo-lactic fermentation in French barriques, where the wine continues its barrel aging.

About the brand: "Only few miles away from the most famous Thracian Thomb Mezzek (III – IV C AD), Katarzyna Estate wines benefit from he unique micro climate, most diverse soils, exciting scenery and meticulous varietal selection, which together with the inspired and dedicated work of our winemakers give birth to White Soil varietals, the hallmark wines of the whole region.
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Tasting Notes: "Deep, dark ruby color with cherry tinge. The wine, which is a blend of the indigenous Bulgarian grape variety Mavrud and the French variety Cabernet Sauvignon, is rich and juicy, with a great balance between fruit, oak, tannins and acidity. Black chocolate and carame in the taste. The final is pleasant with harmonious and soft tannins. A long-lasting aftertaste.

Served: at 15-17 Cº

To be consumed: with meals made of minced meat, feathery game, stewed red meat, ripen soft cheese."

Region: This grape is property of Katarzyna Estate Vineyard situated in "Nichia Zemya" (literal translation : No Man's land,close to the border with GREECE , in the locality og "Byalata Prast" (literal translation : White Soil) in the feet of Eastern Rodopa Mountain , at 187 and 219 m. of altitude.

Climate and Soils: Temperate continental. Hot ,dry summers with warm nights.Mild and warm winters. No spring frosts. Soils are flinty and flinty-loamy soils,clayey-limy soils .

Harvesting: Carefull ,selective manual gathering in crates and immediate further psocessing at 6°C - 8°C.Technological ripeness of the grape : 25%Brix(sugar content)

Vinification : The grape passes through sorting lines, where it is manually sorted ;then it is crumbled, crushed and gravitionally transported to stainless steel tanks, where cold maceration takes place at 8°C - 10 °C during 7-9 days ,alcohol fermentation at 24°C -28°C ,post maceration at 22°C-28°C during 7-9 days . Stained wine passes through maloactic fermentation in new french oak barrels of 225l. ,where its maturation and ageing continues .

Tasting Notes : Colour is sparkly ,deep, purple with pomegranate gleams. Flavour is reach,intricate bouquet of blue plum ,black forest berries ,pepper and dominating noble tobacco nuances . Taste is mighy,rich,full body possessing the velvet flavour of black chocolate,mocca and caramel.Very pleasent finish with soft and harmonious tannins and long taste and flavour memory . Bottle ageing possible

Region: "Thracian Valley is the part of the largest Southern Bulgarian wine region . It is well protected from the cold north winds by the mountains and further south of protected high – central parts of the Rodope mountains.50 % of grapes come from own vineyards of Katarzyna Estate, which are located in the White Soil area, near Svilengrad, Harmanli and Lyubimets from vines in their 2nd , 3rd and 4th year of fruition
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Climate and Soils : Temperate continental with over 3000 hours of sunshine and more than 110 sunny days throughout the year. Hot dry summers with warm nights, mild winters and no spring frosts and freezings.Soils are sandy, clay and limestone

Harvesting : Careful selective hand picking in crates at technological ripeness of grapes 25,6 % BRIX followed by immediate processing at a temperature of 6-8° C.

Vinification The grapes are double sorted by hand in the vineyards and on sorting tables before reception in the winery, then destemmed and crushed. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks of 10m3 & 15m3. Cold maceration at 7-9° C for 5-7 days is followed by alcohol fermentation at controlled temperature of 26-28° C, finishing with post maceration of the wine together with the solid particles for up to 10 days at 22-24°C. Finally the malo-lactic fermentation takes place in new French barriques and 400 l new barrels. The wine continues its oak aging for further 18 months in new French barriques from Baron, Boutes, Taransaud & Vicard
Tasing notes "Intense dark ruby color with garnet tinges; ripe red berries, cassis, jam, smoke, chocolate, mocha and honeyed rich, harmonious nose; generous, full bodied, soft and elegant taste reminiscent of the same ripe red berries, cassis, jam and spices, enriched by the well integrated oak; long lasting impressively elegant mineral aftertaste. Great aging potential.
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