Midalidare is a result of unremitting labor.
The teamwork is what contributes to the unique style and exceptional character of the wines.
Owner
„Thank you for your trust“
Chief Winemaker and Chief Executive Officer
Aleksander Aleksiev has been interested in winemaking since his adolescence. Years later he graduated from Wine Technology at the University of Food Technology in Plovdiv. His first appointment as a winemaker was in Oryahovitsa winery. He had worked in Australia, New Zealand and Argentina as a part of the team at Two Hands, Villa Maria, Henschke, Monteviejo, Whitehaven. Alexander Aleksiev, as well as Nikolay Katerov and Nikolay Dimitrov created and executed the project Midalidare. In 2013 he became Managing Director of the company. However, he continued his work as an oenologist with even greater passion and desire, while constantly improving his skills. He respects each variety but is most satisfied white working with Sauvignon Blank and Syrah.
The intense and characteristic varietal aroma of ripe red and black fruits and pepper is complemented by hints of smoke and violets. Juicy and rounded in the mouth, spicy, with excellent balance, dense body and soft tannins.
Rich with lime zest, blackcurrant and seabreeze aromas. The citrus and passion fruit flavors are balanced by a salty freshness providing textural crunch and a deliciously long finish.
The mousse is rich, ample, and prolonged. An intensive fruity nose of ripe apple, pear, and meadow is followed by nicely balanced and fresh palate.
Chief Winemaker
Nikolay Katerov is a graduate of Wine Technology at the University of Food Technology in Plovdiv. He has many years of experience in wineries both in Bulgaria and abroad. He had worked in Australia and New Zealand, where his love for vinification of Sauvignon Blanc bore. He has been part of Midalidare's team since launching the project and has been involved in the creation and development of the company since its very beginning. Yet, his joint work with Alexander Aleksiev had started years earlier. Currently, he is also working on the traditional sparkling winemaking project and is actively involved in the construction of the new Sparkling Winery.
Attractive, firm, varietal citrus nose dominated by ripe lemon and fresh grass with subtle herbal notes of nettle and elderberry.
The intense bouquet is dominated by aromas of ripe black cherry, juicy plum and mulberry, enhanced by spices, fine notes of smoke, raw cocoa and vanilla and delicate wood tone.
Extremely fruity on the nose, bouquet of ripe fruits like raspberry, sour cherry and gooseberry is toned up by mineral notes, fresh strawberry leaf, and pleasant citrus tart.
Agronomist
Dimitar Pavlov is a graduate of Agronomy at the Agricultural University - Plovdiv. He worked for a number of Bulgarian wineries, where he had the opportunity to learn from big names in French agronomy. He has broad experience in dealing with large vineyards, as well as in the production of planting material. He joined Midalidare in 2012 for 3 years and returned in early 2021. Each vine has a particular destiny at the vineyards, he says, and admits his admiration for Merlot, Syrah, and Malbec.
The intense, gorgeous multi-layered bouquet reveals intriguing fruity aromas of blueberries and ripe plums, enhanced by a jammy tone of black cherry jam and pronounced spicy notes of black pepper and aromatic spices.
Intense, intriguing aroma of spices, black pepper, dried fruits, smoke. Elegant well-balanced body with excellent structure and volume, well integrated notes of smoky oak.
Intensive spicy-fruity aroma, dominated by notes of black pepper and cloves and juicy fruits typical of the variety: black cherries, blackberries, gooseberries and ripe plums. An elegant oak tone and a light earthy shade complete the fragrant bouquet.
Assistant Winemaker
Marin Marinov is a graduate of Accounting at the High School of Commerce, Stara Zagora. He continues his development at the College of Economics and Management. As a second-generation vine-grower, he took an interested in winemaking and started working for Midalidare in September 2010. He reinvents himself and quickly masters the technology. Shortly after, he was appointed supervisor of the Western winery. He is currently studying Wine Technology at the University of Food Technology in Plovdiv and has been training in New Zealand all along. His favorite variety is Cabernet Franc, but also has predilection to Midalidare Chardonnay Calista. His greatest passion is sparkling wine and he is constantly expanding his knowledge of this field.
Attractive complex nose with aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla cream, lemon slices, baked hazelnut, cocoa and butter, pleasantly embraced in hint of sweet spices and smokey notes.
Intensive, varietal aroma of pepper, enhanced by black currant, raspberries and smoky notes. Elegant body, mild and harmonic, with a very strong and intriguing flavor and long aftertaste.
Generous floral nose, a deliciously refreshing, yet rich palate and clean, satisfying finish. Crispy, rich and fruity wine that develops a toasty finesse.
Head of Logistics department
Nikolay Dimitrov has graduated Mechanical Engineering with Biotechniques. He started working as a trainee in winemaking and went through all stages of wine production. Prior to joining the company, he has 15 years of experience in the field of wine. Nikolay Dimitrov is part of the team that created and executed the project Midalidare from the very beginning. His favorite stage in winemaking is fermentation, because he enjoys watching the transformation of grape juice into wine. Prior to heading Midalidare's logistics department, Nikolay Dimitrov was a supervisor for the Eastern winery and a team leader. He has strong predilection to Malbec and especially to Midalidare Grand Vintage Malbec.
Aromas of ripe dry fruits, blue plum, raisins and almonds. Exceptional concentration, mild, but very dense and powerful wine with well-balanced acidity, intensive and memorable taste.
An elegant nose of fine geranium notes, acacia, and elderflower, enhanced by hints of ripe lemon and fresh herbs. The palate is dominated by geranium and juicy grapefruit, with a mild oily feeling.
ntensive, spicy nose with notes of black and green pepper, embraced by tingling fruity aromas of cranberries, gooseberries, green coffee and red cherries and subtle eucalyptus tone.
Chief Commercial Officer
Biser Dimitrov joined the team of Midalidare in 2012, after more than ten years working for leading Bulgarian wine producers. His love for wine began in 2001 and since then he has undergone a number of commercial and specialized training. He loves good wine, made with desire, passion and professionalism. He is deeply interested in winemaking of Malbec and Cabernet Franc and is fascinated by the magic of sparkling wine.
Elegant and complex nose, aromas of red fruits, pepper, leather and smoke are complimented by vanilla and marmalade tones. Excellent concentration, very good balance and acidity.
The mousse is rich, ample and prolonged. The nose is dominated by ripe apple with a pleasant citrus bitterness. On the palate aromas of green apple and citrus peel takes over.
Attractive, spicy and fruity nose with a pronounced spice nuance, fine oak tone and a bouquet of fruity aromas of ripe cherries and plums, mulberries, blueberries and raisins.
Sales Manager Northern and Eastern Bulgaria
Rostislav Vasilev graduated from the University of Economics in Varna with a degree in Accounting and Control. He continued his education and obtained a master's degree in International Finance. His acquaintance with the wine dates back years before discovering the charm of Pinot Gris. Thus, began his journey at Midalidare, where he finds his new favorite - Malbec. He started working for the company in 2011. His favorite varieties are still Pinot Gris and Malbec.
ntense varietal aroma of quince, apple and lemon are intertwined with notes of acacia and honey. On the palate melon and citrus dominate, the wine is fruity and slightly spicy.
Aromas of ripe cherries, berries, currant whit spicy notes and smoky tones. Carpe Diem Red reveals velvet body, soft tannins and perfect fruit taste with long aftertaste.
An intriguing nose with a bouquet of fruity and floral notes. The aromas of freshly mown grass, ripe lemon and juicy passion fruit are emphasized by the subtle hints of elderberry and boxwood.
Marketing Expert
Desislava Stoycheva graduated from the New Bulgarian University in Sofia with a degree in Finance. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in the same specialty. She became part of the team in 2013. She quickly made her way the world of Midalidare. Desislava deals with marketing as well as overall customers communication. Wine tours at Midalidare taught her that all varieties are interesting, but the strongest bias is towards Syrah.
On the nose the wine is fruity with intense aroma of ripe fruits as black cherry and blueberry, enhanced with spices, natural chocolate, herbs and subtle oak note.
Gorgeous fruity nose, aroma of ripe pear, melon and juicy lemon are enhanced by elegant grassy-herbal notes of lemongrass, nettle and elderflower.
The aroma is intense, fruity, with hints of cherry, blackberry, and blueberry, enhanced by jammy notes, chocolate, spices, and smoky oak.
Oenologist
From a very young age Marco Zizioli loves the world of agriculture. He started his education at a College of Agriculture and after graduating, went to Milan, where he continued to develop his knowledge at university. Upon graduating he started working for one of the most famous companies on Lake Garda. Two years after he took a new path and became a consultant. Currently, he advises numerous wineries focused on the production of sparkling wine.
Gorgeous bouquet of fruity aromas of yellow apple, ripe pear, juicy lemon, and red grapefruit, enhanced by lush floral notes of white flowers and elegant vanilla tone.
An intensive, fine spiced bouquet is dominated by cranberry, black currant, and pink grapefruit. SeeS Rose is fresh, perfectly balanced fruity wine, spicy in the mouth with citrusy finish.
Persistent aroma of candied lemon and green apple, shading into fine oil tone with notes of acacia and green herbs. On the palate citrus aroma dominates, the finish is mineral with lemony-herbal aftertaste.
Agronomist
Francesco Fogolin is a native of northeastern Italy, a region with a rich history and traditions in winemaking. He has been involved in viticulture for 20 years. He managed a company in the northern parts of Italy, as well as, for a six-years period, a large one in southern Italy - Sicily. His favorite red grape varieties are Syrah and Nero d'Avola, and form the white he prefers Sauvignon Blanc.
Gorgeous aromas of freshly cut grass, green apple and juicy lemon, elegantly surrounded by elderflower and hints of fresh nettle. In the mouth it is fresh, herbaceous-fruity, with fine notes of elderberry, citrus and green apple.
Intense and multi-layered bouquet with attractive notes of red berries - strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries, intertwine with a tone of green apple, cherry, and ripe lemon, surrounded by fresh green herbs, violet, and strawberry leaf.
On the nose fresh grass and nettle are toned by juicy lemon and ripe pineapple. On the palate notes of lemon and pineapple stand out. The finish is mineral, with citrusy aftertaste.