Typical data: Alcohol 14%, residual sugar less than 4 gr/l, total acidity 5gr/l. Annual production 3.500 bottles.A wine based on carefully selected grapes of Ruen and Cabernet Sauvignon in a typical ratio of 65/35. Full-bodied wine, very rich in extract with high acidity and tannin content. Excellent aging potential, at least 8–10 years.Deep garnet red color. Lovely aroma of cassis and slightly nutty tone from the French oak. The taste is “chewy”, i.e. the combination of fruit, freshness and tannic structure give appetizing resistance that has become the signum for First Selection. Ruen’s deeper spiciness and herbiness in combination with tart black currant elegance of cabernet sauvignon form a unique flavor both in the young and the aged wine. Long lasting finish.
Typical data: Alcohol 14%, residual sugar less than 4 gr/l, total acidity 5gr/l. Annual production 12.000 bottles.A blend of Melnik 55 with 5–10% Cabernet Sauvignon or Ruen. A medium bodied fruity wine with supple tannins. Aging potential 5–6 years.Deep red color. Aromas of ripe cherries, spices and hints of mocha from the barrel. The taste is rich of cherries, a little spiciness, dark chocolate and fine structured tannins. The finish is medium long.
Typical data: Alcohol 14%, residual sugar less than 4 gr/l, total acidity 5gr/l. Annual production 3.500 bottles.
Full-bodied wine with good acidity, rich in extracts and tannins. Composed of selected grapes from Melnik 55, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ruen. Aging potential 7–8 years.Dark red color. Aromas of ripe cherries, pepper and mocha. The taste is rich in cherries, black currants, plums, violets, cocoa and dark chocolate. Fine tannin structure and long-lasting finish.
Typical data: Alcohol 14,5%, residual sugar 4 gr/l, total acidity 4,5 gr/l. Annual production 10.000 bottles.
Full-bodied wine rich in extracts and tannins. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruen or Melnik 55 in typical proportion 50/30/20. Aging potential 6–7 years.Deep dark red color. Aromas of cassis and jammy plums accompanied by gentle nutty oak notes. The taste is juicy from blackcurrant, blackberries and a hint of smoky licorice. Long finish with marked tannic structure that softens with age.
Typical data: Alcohol 12.5%, residual sugar 2 gr/l. Annual production 10.000 bottles.A wine based on Melnik 55 and Broad Leaved Melnik in a ratio of 60/40. The color is light salmon pink, the taste is fresh, medium-bodied and fruity, with notes of red currants, raspberries and summer fruits. Appetizing notes of grapefruit in the aftertaste.
Typical values: Alcohol 12.5%, residual sugar 1gr/l. Annual production 6.000 bottles.A wine based on 100% Chenin Blanc. The color is crystal clear with light lime green tones. The taste is crisp fresh with pleasant acidity and aromas of green apples, peach and a clear minerality in the finish. An elegant, absolutely dry Chenin Blanc.
Typical values: Alcohol 12.5%, residual sugar 1gr/l. Annual production 3.500 bottles.A wine based on approx. 90% Assyrtiko and 10% Chenin Blanc. Clear appearance and clean nose with finely tuned floral notes. Taste of fresh apricot and nectarine together with refreshing lime. Very clean and crisp, acidic wine with nice length in the aftertaste.
One of the most competent Swedish jury are testing Avdika´s wines:
Carl-Jan Granqvist- professor Culinary Arts and Meal Science…. https://www.swedishfood.com/carl-jan,
Andreas Larsson 2007 World’s Sommelier(ASI)… https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Larsson_(sommelier)
Karsten Thurfjel board member of gastronomic academy https://ga.akademierna.se/ledamoter/karsten-thurfjell/
