One terroir. Two expressions.
Our mission
We, the wine-makers from Bessa Valley, are inspired by this place as much as the Bessians were, 3500 years ago.
In many ways, we walk in the footsteps of the Bessians. We grow the vines of the Valley and make wine from their fruit, year after year.
Everything is done with respect — for nature, for the people, for the vines and what they give us.
We don’t rush the process.
We work in balance, and we try to keep it that way.
Wines that carry the spirit of the valley
Your favorites, from our cellar
Enira Reserva 2020
Enira Reserva 2020: A Refined Expression of Bessa Valley’s Terroir
Enira Reserva 2020 is one of the defining wines of Bessa Valley. Created in partnership with Count Stephan von Neipperg, owner of distinguished estates in Bordeaux, this wine reflects a shared understanding of balance, place, and time. It brings together French experience and the distinctive character of the Thracian Lowlands in a quiet, confident expression of style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
Enira Reserva 2020 shows a deep garnet colour, clear and composed. The nose is layered and focused, offering:
- Primary aromas: Ripe plum, red cherry and dark forest berries.
- Secondary notes: Gentle hints of milk chocolate, soft vanilla and dried Mediterranean herbs.
On the palate, Enira Reserva 2020 is dense yet finely shaped. The 2019 vintage stands out for its natural silkiness, where ripe fruit and oak meet in balance. The finish is long and calm, with a sense of continuity rather than excess.
Terroir & Expert Craftsmanship
The vineyards of Bessa Valley lie on clay-limestone soils between the Rhodope Mountains and the Maritsa River. This landscape allows for natural drainage, steady ripening and a quiet mineral depth that carries through into the wine.
The 2020 Blend:
- Syrah: 36%
- Petit Verdot: 33%
- Merlot: 25%
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 6%
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are carefully selected twice, first in the vineyard and again at the winery. Enira Reserva 2020 is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, combining new and once-used wood, allowing the wine to gain complexity without losing its natural voice.
Food Pairing & Serving
Enira Reserva 2020 is a natural partner at the table, especially with dishes that allow its structure and depth to unfold.
- Red meats: Roasted lamb with herbs, grilled beef fillet
- Game: Wild boar ragù, venison
- Cheeses: Aged Gouda, Manchego, and selected semi-hard local cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Cellaring potential: Enjoyable now, with the balance and structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years.
Roussanne 2022
Domaine Bessa Valley Roussanne 2022: A Textured and Luminous White
Roussanne 2022 is a distinctive and expressive interpretation of the variety, combining aromatic richness with freshness, texture and remarkable length. Fermentation and extended lees ageing in French oak bring depth and structure while preserving the wine’s vibrant varietal character.
Average annual production: under 4,000 bottles
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine displays a bright, shining medium-yellow colour. The bouquet is intense and distinctly varietal, revealing layers of ripe fruit, floral nuances and subtle oak:
- Fruit aromas: Apricot, pear and peach.
- Floral & complex notes: Honey, chamomile and delicate hints of oak.
On the palate, Roussanne 2022 is both soft and crisp, with a medium to full body and a rich, oily texture. The oak is beautifully integrated, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is distinctive and exceptionally long, leaving a lingering impression of balance, richness and complexity.
Terroir & Grape Variety
Detailed grape analysis and careful monitoring determine the optimal moment for harvest, allowing the fruit to retain its varietal expression, freshness and natural balance.
Harvest date: 6 September 2022
Grape Variety:
- 100% Roussanne
Winemaking & Ageing
The grapes are hand-picked, with strict quality control beginning in the vineyard. After reception at the winery, they are destemmed and whole berries are carefully selected on vibrating sorting tables.
The grapes are then directly pressed in a pneumatic press, allowing precise control over juice parameters including colour, total acidity and phenolic content.
Alcoholic fermentation takes place over approximately 20 days at 14–16°C in 500-litre French oak barrels: 50% new oak and 50% one-year-old oak.
The wine undergoes bâtonnage on heavy lees for six months under CO2, followed by a further three months of bâtonnage on fine lees under CO2. This extended lees contact contributes to the wine’s rich texture, complexity and depth.
After blending, the wine is stabilised, filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
The rich texture, ripe fruit character and subtle oak of Roussanne 2022 make it an excellent partner for flavourful dishes:
- Seafood: Scallops, lobster and creamy seafood dishes
- White meats: Roasted chicken, herb-seasoned poultry and veal
- Vegetarian dishes: Roasted vegetables and dishes with aromatic herbs and mild spices
- Cheeses: Soft and lightly aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Production
Average annual production: approximately 4,000 bottles (0.75 L)
The carefully controlled fermentation and nine months of bâtonnage on the lees give Roussanne 2022 its characteristic richness, layered texture and exceptionally long finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 by Enira: Depth, Freshness and Classic Varietal Character
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is a refined and expressive interpretation of the variety, combining ripe dark fruit, freshness and soft tannins with subtle complexity from one year of ageing in French oak. The result is a balanced red wine with medium texture, pleasant acidity and a long, gently spicy finish.
Average annual production: approximately 30,000 bottles.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine displays a deep, dark garnet colour. The bouquet reveals a classic Cabernet Sauvignon profile with ripe fruit, savoury nuances and subtle complexity:
- Fruit aromas: Blackberry, blueberry and red cherry.
- Complex notes: Savoury nuances and cocoa.
On the palate, Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 has a medium texture, soft tannins and pleasant acidity. The wine is balanced and approachable, with a long finish marked by delicate hints of spice.
Grape Variety & Harvest
The grapes are manually harvested with careful quality control in the vineyard to ensure optimal fruit selection.
Harvest period: 20–28 September 2024
Average yield: 36 hl/ha
Grape Variety:
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaking & Ageing
After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and the berries are carefully selected on vibrating sorting tables.
The whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks, followed by cold maceration for 3–5 days at 10–12°C.
Alcoholic fermentation takes place for 5–10 days at 24–26°C, followed by hot maceration for 7–10 days at 28–30°C and subsequent malolactic fermentation.
The wine is aged for one year in French oak barrels:
- 15% in one-year-old French oak barrels
- 15% in two-year-old French oak barrels
- 70% in three-year-old French oak barrels
After ageing, the wine is blended, filtered and bottled.
Production
Average annual production: approximately 30,000 bottles (0.75 L)
Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 combines ripe blackberry, blueberry and red cherry aromas with savoury and cocoa notes, soft tannins, pleasant acidity and a long finish with subtle spiciness.
MORE THAN WINE
Rooted in a land with deep winemaking heritage
Set in a region shaped by centuries of viticultural tradition, Bessa Valley works at the intersection of Bordeaux winemaking know-how and the distinctive character of its terroir.
The complex interplay between diverse soils and a continental climate defines the style of the wines. Clay-limestone soils provide structure and depth, while preserving freshness and mineral tension.
Merlot is the leading variety, representing over 50% of the vineyards, in line with the natural expression of the terroir. Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted on the upper slopes, where conditions best suit their character and ripening profile.
Alongside the red varieties, Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier are cultivated to shape a refined and expressive white wine portfolio.
Bordeaux tradition
A precious heritage of over 800 years of winemaking know-how.
Tasting
A wine meant to be tasted and talked about.
Terroir
The soil is the source of all great wine. A complex interaction between soils of clay and limestone and climate.
Lifestyle
Wine - a symbol, a tradition and absolute aesthetically pleasing craftsmanship, a mix of philosophy and pleasure.
