| Siroka Melniska | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Noir |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Melnik and other synonyms |
| Origin | Bulgaria |
Siroka Melniska, (Bulgarian: Широка мелнишка лоза), often called Melnik (Мелник, not to be confused with other varieties named after the town), is a red Bulgarian wine grape variety.[1] It is planted primarily near the Greek border. In Bulgarian the grape's name means "broad leaved vine of Melnik". As a varietal, Siroka Melniska has an affinity for oak which can produce pronounced tobacco notes. The wines are often compared to Châteauneuf-du-Pape with its similar profile of spice and power.[2]
Other transliterations that have been attested include Chiroka Melmichka Losa, Chiroka Melnichka, Melnik, Shiroka Melnichka Loza, Shiroka Melnishka, and Shiroka Melnishka Loza.[1]