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IN THE UNFATHOMABLE WORLD OF ALCHEMY, THE WORD “ARCANA” SYMBOLIZES THE KNOWLEDGE AND DEDICATION TO THE ENIGMAS OF THE NATURAL WORLD.
IT MARKS THE INFINITE, DEDICATED SEARCH OF THE GREAT SECRETS OF NATURE, AND THE INEVITABLE SELF-IMPROVEMENT THAT COMES ALONG THE JOURNEY.
WITH OUR UNDERSTANDING OF TRADITIONAL DISTILLERY PROCESSES, AND OUR OWN CONSTANT STRIVE FOR PERFECTION, WE CREATED THE ARKANA RAKIA.
Arkana is a taste for connoisseurs, made from real fruit , lovingly grown in our own vineyards, combining new technologies with traditional techniques.
Arkana is a taste for connoisseurs, made from real fruit , lovingly grown in our own vineyards, combining new technologies with traditional techniques.
Arkana is a taste for connoisseurs, made from real fruit , lovingly grown in our own vineyards, combining new technologies with traditional techniques.
It is exactly that command of the traditional processes and the ancient art of growing and distilling a distinctive fruit that give us the confidence of being “enlightened” in the covenant of creating quality spirits.
It is exactly that command of the traditional processes and the ancient art of growing and distilling a distinctive fruit that give us the confidence of being “enlightened” in the covenant of creating quality spirits.
It is exactly that command of the traditional processes and the ancient art of growing and distilling a distinctive fruit that give us the confidence of being “enlightened” in the covenant of creating quality spirits.
The rich symbolism of Arkana is inspired by nature and its elements that we employ in its creation. Those are also the symbols you will find on the face of Arkana – the guide to our process. Water, as a symbol of life. Earth, birthes our precious fruit.Fire, which we utilize in the distillation process. Air, which carries the lightness of perfection.
The fifth symbol – the Philosopher’s stone – is the sign of knowledge, which we employ to combine all these elements in the final product, and which we consider an element no less important than the others.
It is a knowledge that we’re proud to keep alive – and which we can’t wait to share with you.
PRODUCTION
VARIETY:
Muscat Ottonel 100%
SOIL:
Alluvial and cinnamon forest soils
TRELLISING SYSTEM:
Cordon, 5-50 year old vines
DENSITY:
2800 vines/ha for 50-years old vineyards and 5000 vines/ha for the younger vineyards
YIELD:
ca 3450 t/ha/дка
Hand harvest in baskets
FERMENTATION:
Wild fermentation with skin/seeds in stainless steel tanks
AGEING:
1/2 in stainless steel tanks ,
1/2 in 500L medium toasted Bulgarian oak barrels
ALCOHOL:
42 % vol.
PACKAGING:
glass bottle, 700 ml,
wood closure
SUGGESTED SERVING TEMPERATUREЕ:
10 ° C.
ARKANA
TERROIR CHARACTERISTICS:
The vineyards are located on the low, hilly slopes of Sredna Gora, in the region of the village of Lesichovo, between 250-350 m above sea level. This perfect exposure determines the uniform sunlight of the vines. The Topolnitsa River crosses the village in its lower course and is a leading factor for the mild microclimate, contributing to the full and timely ripening of the grapes. They are grown
organically and fertilisation is done through manure and inter-row weeding.
The majority of the 13,4 ha of vineyards is 3-4 years old but some 50-years old vineyards have been revived as well.
The 4 different locations of the vineyards around the village of Lesichovo clearly show the influence of terroir, even at such a micro level. This contributes to the successful selection of grapes in the
fields and harvesting according to the degree of ripening and the desired organoleptic characteristics. In turn it also helps to increase the quality of the material during the vinification process.
VINIFICATION AND DISTILLATION:
Hand harvest at the end of August / beginning of September. The grapes are transported in baskets to the distillery for additional selection
before fermentation. Wild fermentation with the skins for about 2 weeks for better extraction of the aromatic substances.
Fractional distillation in copper pot equipped with a column.
After the distillation, part of the distillate ages up to 6 months, in 225 l and 500 l barrels of Bulgarian oak.
The final blend combines 1/2 barrel aged distillate and 1/2 stainless steel aged distillate.
TASTING NOTES:
The colour is very light golden, as a result of the short ageing of part of the distillate in oak barrels. The aroma is intense and distinctive for Muscat. The typical notes of rose, more in the spectrum of a pleasant Turkish delights, quickly turn into nice smoky shades of sandalwood and sweet spices – cardamom, cloves and brown sugar. The taste is soft and gentle with a tender hint of white flowers, gul leaves, followed by soft nuances of bergamot, dried apricot and bark. Long finish with a pleasant honey note at the end.
FOOD PAIRING:
Try Arkana rakia as an aperitif or digestive. Very good for cocktails (we highly recommend Rakia Sour, Rakia Merry), as well as main dishes without strong spicy aromas.
