{"title":"Odessos Urban Winery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"odessos-urban-winery-kavarna-cabernet-franc","title":"Odessos Urban Winery Kavarna Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Black Sea Breeze in Every Glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted on the breezy coast of Bulgaria's Black Sea, Kavarna Cabernet Franc from Odessos Urban Winery offers a vibrant and expressive take on this classic grape. Aromas of wild herbs, redcurrants and cracked pepper rise from the glass, leading to a supple palate layered with ripe cherry, blackberries and a touch of earthy spice. Elegant and medium-bodied, its bright acidity and fine tannins bring freshness and finesse, while a savoury edge adds intrigue to the long, clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfiltered and characterful -- a striking wine from a rising region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jolly Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57828631511389,"sku":"TWS-000850","price":24.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9610\/3517\/files\/odessos-urban-winery-kavarna-single-vineyard-cabernet-franc-918965.webp?v=1750879388"},{"product_id":"divine-pet-nat-riesling","title":"Odessos Divine Pet-Nat Riesling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlack Sea Sparkle with a Modern Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the pioneering Odessos Urban Winery on Bulgaria's stunning Black Sea Coast comes a naturally sparkling Riesling that captures both precision and personality in equal measure. Crafted from hand-picked fruit grown in a single vineyard near Venchan, this limited-production pét-nat is made using 100% wild fermentation before being bottled prior to the end of fermentation, creating beautifully fine, persistent bubbles and remarkable freshness. Disgorged for clarity and made with no added sulphites, this is natural winemaking with polish, purity and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright yellow with green hues in the glass, Divine Pét-Nat Riesling 2025 opens with vibrant aromas of fresh lemon, crisp apple and ripe stone fruits. The palate is dry, energetic and beautifully balanced, with citrus-driven acidity, delicate mousse and a long, refreshing finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. Perfect as an aperitif, with shellfish, fresh salads, or even classic fish and chips, this rare Bulgarian sparkling wine offers a fresh and exciting alternative for adventurous wine lovers. Vegan friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdessos is one of the new wave of Bulgarian wineries, located in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast, with a groundbreaking and very modern concept and whose story began in 2016. After travelling around the world and gaining experience at some of the most prestigious wineries in Australia, New Zealand and Chile, the brothers Georgi and Vladislav Vankov came up with the idea of creating one of the first urban wineries in Bulgaria. 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Only 2,000 bottles are produced, making this a genuinely limited discovery for lovers of distinctive European white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested and made with minimal intervention, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation before ageing on fine lees for three months, followed by a full year in bottle before release. The result is a beautifully focused Riesling with aromas of lime, beeswax and a subtle hint of classic petroleum, leading into a tight, lean and rich palate with citrus peel, seeds, flint and delicate waxy complexity. A superb match for Thai dishes, seafood, shellfish, fresh cheeses and lightly spiced cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdessos is one of the new wave of Bulgarian wineries, located in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast, with a groundbreaking and very modern concept and whose story began in 2016. 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Bright strawberry-red in the glass, the nose is alive with vibrant red berry fruit, layered with Cabernet Franc's unmistakable subtle herbal lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-harvested in small boxes and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the wine undergoes a three-day cold soak before spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle ageing in small Bulgarian oak barrels and stainless steel. The result is a beautifully poised light to medium-bodied claret, packed with fresh cherry and raspberry flavours, silky tannins, crisp acidity, and an energetic, fruit-driven finish. A discerning choice served lightly chilled alongside seafood, white meats, charcuterie, or soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdessos is one of the new wave of Bulgarian wineries, located in the city of Varna on the Black Sea coast, with a groundbreaking and very modern concept and whose story began in 2016. 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Dimyat is one of Bulgaria's oldest and most characterful white grapes, historically grown along the Black Sea coast and noted for its natural aromatics and freshness. Here, Odessos applies a gentle skin-contact maceration to the Dimyat, adding texture, depth and subtle tannic grip without sacrificing the variety's natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 expression is bone dry and beautifully textured, with citrus blossom, white peach and a delicate herbal note on the nose, and a clean, gently structured palate that finishes long and fresh. An intriguing natural wine for those seeking something distinctive alongside grilled fish, cured meats or rich soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jolly Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64671546474845,"sku":"TWS-000847","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9610\/3517\/files\/dimyat.jpg?v=1778593873"},{"product_id":"odessos","title":"Odessos Pamid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOdessos Pamid – A Rare Bulgarian Discovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdessos Pamid is a fascinating and rare expression of one of Bulgaria's oldest indigenous grape varieties, grown in the Danubian Plain of Northeastern Bulgaria near the village of Slanchevo. The 18-year-old vineyards sit on clay and limestone soils at 100 metres altitude, close to Lake Varna and the remarkable Pobiti Kamani rock formations. A cool growing environment produces grapes of natural freshness and delicate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the innovative Odessos Urban Winery, the wine is crafted with meticulous care — hand-harvested, hand-sorted, and vinified using 50% destemmed grapes in open fermenters alongside 50% whole clusters. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts is followed by 4 months of ageing in large Bulgarian oak barrels on the fine lees, bringing gentle texture and complexity to this light, fresh red. 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