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Sommeliers Relais & Châteaux

Aleksandar Skorchev

Sommelier Relais & Châteaux- Relais & Châteaux

Aleksandar Skorchev

Zornitza Family Estate

Zornitza Village - Bulgaria

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Sommelier Relais & Châteaux

How did you get into the world of wine?

Being from a winemaking family nobody expected me to become a lawyer or a dentist. So it was no surprise when 17 years ago I have jumped into wine as sommelier and educator.

What is your personal philosophy?

Everyday learn something new, be positive and keep your sences wide open.

What are your 3 favourite things about wine?

Mavrud Ilaya Premium Reserva, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Manastira, Red, 2013: Ballance, length and complexity.

Albariño, Spain, Galicia, Mar de Frades, White, 2015: Fresh, floral and fruity.

Rose et Or, France, Cotes de Provence, Château Minuty, Rose, 2016: Light, delicate and floral.

What is special about your cellar?

The wine cellar is 7 meters below the ground and holds 4500 bottles from our 350 bin wine list. All major regions are present with focus on Bulgarian wines and in particularly the region of Struma Valley.

As a sommelier, what is your relationship with the Chef like?

I am lucky and privilige to work  with Chef Vasil Spasov, he is a true source of inspiration. His creativity combines tradition and fusion. Our  wine list covers the classic appelations and styles, as well as modeern, new style wines.

What 2 food-wine pairings do you think work best?

Slowly cooked chicken, autumn vegetables, curry cappuccino served with Pouilly-Fume En Travertin 2015, Henri Bourgeois, Loire Valley, France.

Ribeye steak, garlic gnocchi, asparagus, beef sauce  served with Rubin Reserve 2012, Dragomir, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria.

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