Logodaj Winery Melnik 55 – Struma Valley, Bulgaria
5.0 (2 reviews)
Red

Logodaj Winery Melnik 55 2024

£16.99

Bulgarian red made from the rare Melnik 55 grape in the Thracian Valley, dark-fruited with a distinctive earthy, herbal edge. Good with a tomato pasta bake.

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ABV 14.0%Size 75clClosure CorkServe 16–18°C
Why we chose it

“Melnik 55 is Bulgaria’s most characterful red — named after the grape and the town. Spicy, dark, earthy and unmistakably itself. Winston Churchill was reportedly a fan.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:Pasta (Tomato)LambPork
About this wine

Distinctive & Smooth

Logodaj Winery Melnik 55 showcases Bulgaria's signature grape in a modern and expressive style. Expect aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and subtle spice, supported by a smooth texture and gentle tannins. It's a wine that balances richness with freshness, offering something a little different yet highly approachable.

Grown in the sunlit Struma Valley, Melnik 55 thrives in the warm climate and limestone soils, producing wines with character and elegance. Perfect alongside grilled meats, hearty casseroles, or Mediterranean-inspired dishes — a red that brings both tradition and discovery to the glass.

About the producer

Logodaj Winery is a Bulgarian producer in the Struma River Valley near Blagoevgrad, in one of Bulgaria's warmest and most southerly wine regions. The winery specialises in Melnik — Bulgaria's most distinctive indigenous grape variety, grown only in this region — producing wines of deep colour, rich texture, and impressive structure from this ancient variety.

Bulgaria wine region landscape. Photo: Noel Feans (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Where This Wine Comes From

Grown by Logodaj Winery in Thracian Valley, Bulgaria — Melnik, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. A true taste of Thracian Valley, Bulgaria.

Melnik

Bulgaria's 'Shiroka Melnishka Loza'. Deeply coloured, soft and aromatic with dark fruit and spice.

PRODUCER

Logodaj Winery

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REGION

Thracian Valley

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COUNTRY

Bulgaria

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Tony Iley
Melon 55

Thought I would give this wine a go as it was a favourite of Winston Churchill, well what can I say but Winston had great taste in red wine. A lovely dark red colour and a deceptive first slurp brings a super easy drink which then catches up to you with a powerful warm feeling in your stomach. Let’s just say it’s dangerously good. 😉

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Thank you, Tony — we’re delighted you enjoyed the Logodaj Winery Melnik 55. This distinctive red wine from Bulgaria is full of depth, warmth, and character, and we’re so pleased it lived up to its reputation. A dangerously good choice indeed!

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Andrew Neil
Underrated

Bulgarian wine is underrated, this paired really well with roast lamb at Easter.

Thanks so much, Andrew! We couldn’t agree more — Bulgarian wines like the Logodaj Winery Melnik 55 often fly under the radar, but they’re such gems! It’s fantastic to hear it paired so well with roast lamb at Easter. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed it!