Targovishte Traminer (75cl, 12%)

Targovishte Traminer is a dry white wine from Bulgaria made entirely from Traminer grapes. LVK-Vinprom Targovishte grows up to 90% of its grapes on estate vineyards in the Targovishte region, where vines sit on gray forest soils with a sand-loam structure at 220–250 metres. The wine is made in a drier, Alsatian-influenced style. The nose shows rose petals, lychee, ripe grapefruit, ginger and tropical fruit, with earthy and citrus undertones. The palate is crisp and medium-bodied, with lychee, tree fruit and restrained floral sweetness. The finish is refreshing and moderately long, with rose water, citrus peel and clean acidity.