Rubin Brestovitsa Single Vineyard 2022

Name: Rubin Brestovitsa Single Vineyard 2022
Brand: Georgiev/Milkov
SKU: 18110
Price: 24.0 GBP
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Rubin Brestovitsa Single Vineyard 2022

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Tommy Apples; The best thing to come out of Bulgaria since my partner!

Producer Georgiev/Milkov

Country Bulgaria

Region Thracian Valley

ABV 13.50%

Tasting Notes

Black Cherry, Blackberry, Violet and Pepper

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More About Rubin Brestovitsa Single Vineyard 2022

This wine, made from 100% Rubin, an indigenous Bulgarian grape created in 1944 by crossing Syrah and Nebbiolo, hails from 40-year-old vineyards near Brestovitsa in Thracian Valley, Bulgaria. The 1.7-hectare vineyard sits at 300m altitude with light brown forest soils, benefiting from proximity to the Rhodopi Mountains. Cold maceration on skins for 6 days, with spontaneous and selected yeast fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels, with 40% aged in Bulgarian oak and 60% in used French oak for 10 months. Only 4,800 bottles made.

About the Maker:

In 2014, Petar Georgiev and Radostin Milkov launched their wine project after gaining international experience in the USA, New Zealand, China, Austria, and Malta. With a mission to elevate Bulgarian grape varieties like Mavrud and Rubin, they scoured Bulgaria to find ideal vineyards, securing 40-year-old Mavrud vines near Novi Izvor and 40-year-old Rubin vines near Brestovitsa. In 2020, they debuted a white wine from the unique Red Misket grape, an uncommon local variety. Their winemaking approach combines modern style with elegance, showcasing the authenticity and beauty of Bulgaria's indigenous grapes.

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep dark ruby.

Nose: Pronounced aromas of red fruit, raspberry, and black cherry.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, elegant, with medium tannins, intense notes of dark chocolate, spices, and vanilla; long finish.

Meet the Producer, Georgiev/Milkov

Georgiev/Milkov

Style: Winery

Georgiev/Milkov sits right in the middle of the new wave of Bulgarian wine that’s finally getting people outside the country to stop and pay attention. The project was started by Georgi Georgiev and Dimitar Milkov, two winemakers far more interested in local grapes and old Bulgarian wine culture than simply making another international Merlot blend nobody remembers ten minutes later.

A big part of the appeal is how unapologetically Bulgarian the wines feel. Local varieties like Mavrud, Rubin, Dimyat and Pamid sit at the centre of the range, and instead of smoothing out all the rough edges, the winemaking tends to lean into them slightly. You get earthy spice, dark fruit, dried herbs, savoury notes and loads of freshness, often with a slightly untamed edge that makes the wines feel alive rather than factory-finished.

There’s definitely low intervention influence here too. Fermentations are generally spontaneous, sulphur use stays restrained and the wines aren’t overly dressed up in heavy oak or excessive extraction. Thankfully they also avoid the “unstable farmhouse science experiment” side of natural wine. The bottles still feel clean and purposeful, just with personality left intact.

What’s especially interesting is how much the wines reflect the wider direction Bulgarian wine seems to be moving in right now. Less imitation of famous French regions, more confidence in local identity. Producers like Georgiev/Milkov are proving that Bulgaria’s native grapes are perfectly capable of making distinctive, modern wines without pretending to be something else.

The result is wine that feels slightly rebellious but never gimmicky. Bottles that genuinely taste of somewhere specific, made by people who seem more interested in character than perfection. Which, honestly, is usually a good sign.