LiBERA ESTATE

Libera estate was founded in 2013 and is a relatively new project on the wine map of Bulgaria. Their focus is predominantly on local Bulgarian grape varieties along some international ones. Their goal is to show the true face and potential of the Bulgarian wine by combining the local traditions and the contemporary vision of the team. Their vineyards are 25 years old and estimate around 100 acres situated in the villages of Hotovo, Lozenitsa and Zornitsa. Libera estate’s team strongly believe that great wine is made from well-looked-after vineyards. A dedicated team of locals are involved in the cultivation of the vineyards and the grape harvest.

ORANGE KERATSUDA

  • APPELLATION: Struma Valley, Bulgaria

    GRAPES: 100% Keratsuda - indigenous Bulgarian white grape variety native to Struma Valley with very limited vineyards. Often ignored but the team at Libera estate takes the challenge to show its full potential in a different and modern trendy style – as an Orange wine.

    TERROIR: Warm Mediterranean climate. The grapes come from a 25 years old vineyard near the village of Hotovo situated at an altitude of 360 m above sea level on sandy clay soils. WINEMAKING: All the grapes are handpicked, with very careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard and the winery, 100% spontaneous wild fermentation with the grape skins for 45 days, no oak ageing and no filtration.

    TECHNICAL FACTS: ABV 12 %, Total Acidity: 6.38 g/l, Residual Sugars: 1.2 g/l

    COLOUR: Dark gold with amber nuances.

    NOSE: Typical Keratsuda aromas of pear, apricot and white flowers.

    PALATE: Very fresh with pronounced tannins coming from the skin contact balanced with refreshing acidity. Medium bodied, intense and moreish, with very good length at the finish.

    FOOD MATCH: Asian cuisine, roast game birds, white meat.

    PRODUCTION: 4500 bottles

    DRINKING: 2023 - 2028