ОТТ1L Orange wine 2024

Limited quantity of 1500 bottles.

OTT1L is an orange wine from the Muscat Ottonel variety. Its color has the intense orange hue characteristic of this type of wine. The aroma is richly floral, typical of the Muscat Otonel variety, slightly spicy and at the same time with hints of citrus fruit. It is bottled unfiltered.

Terroir: The vineyards are located on the low, hilly slopes of Sredna Gora, in the region of the village of Lesichovo, between 250-350m above sea level, whose layout determines the uniform exposure to the sun. The Topolnitsa River crosses the village in its lower course and is a leading factor for the mild microclimate, contributing to the full and timely ripening of the grapes. They are grown organically, in a process of obtaining the organic certificate, and are nourished by manure and inter-row grass-planting. For this specific, non-standard type of wine, we have determined a plot located on mostly alluvial soils, characterised by their water permeability. The presence of tree and shrub vegetation at one end of the plot, as well as the proximity of an irrigation channel at the other, help retain water. The inter-row grass-planting we practice also works to prevent possible drought as well as to nourish the young vines. The formation is Cordon, and the yield is 4000 kg/ha.

Harvesting and vinification: Harvesting is entirely manual, which allows selection of the grapes already on the field. The same process undergoes at the sorting table, followed by destemming and fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous, at low temperature and takes place in stainless steel tanks.  After that follows a short cold maceration for up to 3 weeks. The wine is bottled unfiltered without added sulphites.

Tasting notes: Intense orange colour. Rich floral Muscat aroma, slightly spicy with leading notes of Turkish delight followed by a hint of citrus. Good phenolic taste on the pallet with a soft and pleasant structure. The fresh acidity perfectly balances the tannins and the gentle sweetness in the taste. Complex tones of lychee, quince, floral elements. The aftertaste is long with a hint of honey, ripe yellow apples and pears, with nicely expressed herbal nuances.

Pairing with food: Due to its specificity, orange wine is a great match for meat dishes and those with rich textures and cream bases. The gentle and integrated tannins of OTT1L make it also very pleasant to drink on its own, as well as a reliable partner for Asian cuisine.