Enira, Bulgaria
In the shadow of the dramatic Rhodope Mountains, these soils provide the structure, strength and minerality that allows Stephan to create wonderful wines that are full of power and elegance.
Viticulture
Bessa Valley is located on the hills between the Rhodope Mountains and Maritsa River. The climate is continental – hot summer and cold winter. The terroir is influenced by the river and the mountain. Rainfalls are at usual level. The soil in the Valley is loamy and clay-stony, mixed with limestone. The limestone rock is half a meter under the soil layer. 140 Hectares of vines are planted with Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaking
A soft destemming and second quality control of whole berries on a vibrating table, followed by direct pressing in a pneumatic press and a temperature-controlled fermentation. The main cellar forms an arc which is dug into the hillside which provides natural temperature and humidity control for the maturation of the wines.
- The Bessa Valley has a continental climate, with no influence from the Black Sea with the temperature moderated by strong cooling winds.
- The main cellar forms an arc which is dug into the hillside which provides natural temperature and humidity control for the maturation of the wines.
- Vines are supported only using acacia sticks.
