Better Half / Dalakov & Sons – a craft winery based in the village of Zmeevo, Stara Zagora. Focuses on natural, unfiltered and honest wines, produced in limited quantities. Works mainly with hand-picked grapes and minimal intervention to reveal the terroir to the maximum.

Varietal composition:
100% Colombard – a rare variety in Bulgaria of French origin, known for its high freshness, citrus expressiveness and aromatic profile. Typically used in southwestern France and Gascony.

Terroir:
Region: Zmeevo, Thracian Lowland

Soils: Clayey-limestone with good drainage

Climate: Temperate continental, with day-night amplitudes, helping aromatic development and acid balance

Vinification:
Hand-picked grapes

Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vessels

No oak and no added aromas - wine with minimal technological intervention

Unfiltered / slightly cloudy - natural look

Created to drink young, with emphasized freshness

Organoleptic characteristics:
Aroma: Lemon peel, green apple, acacia and fresh grass

Taste: Very fresh, with tight acidity, dry and slightly marine at the end - mineral and clean

Fine, direct style - excellent summer white wine

Food pairings:
Suitable for:

Seafood and shrimp

Citrus salads dressing

Sushi and sashimi

Bruschetti with ricotta or fresh vegetables

Serving:
Temperature: 7°–9°C

Light cooling is recommended, no aeration required