Bulgaria's ancient indigenous variety at its finest — Mavrud produces wines of dark color, high tannin, and earthy complexity reminiscent of the great southern Italian varieties. Blackberry, dried plum, herbs, and iron minerality.
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Bulgaria's traditional clay-pot pork dish and indigenous Mavrud is a pairing of centuries; the wine's tannins handle the rich braising
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Mavrud's dark fruit and earthy character mirrors the roasted pepper condiment; the wine's structure matches the lamb