Menada winery
Welcome to Menada - one of Bulgaria's oldest wineries.
We strive to produce high quality wine combining 100-year-old traditions with an innovative approach.
To be even closer to the people of today, the beloved to generation of Bulgarians MENADA, has stepped outside its boundaries to reappear in a whole new vision - bold, modern, distinguishable.
The grape varieties are carefully selected depending on the characteristics of the region.
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Balance Distilled
From the molecular behaviour of spirits to the laws that govern nature, Aureus Vita is built on the belief that balance is the key to excellence. The Fibonacci-Hall Method applies the golden ratio (1.618) to every step, from botanical ratios to still design; creating a spirit that reflects harmony in its purest form.
Crafted by curiosity
John Hall didn’t set out to reinvent gin, he set out to understand it. Guided by scientific curiosity and intuition, he developed a new way of distilling that blends chemistry, engineering, and the building blocks nature. The result: a method that redefines how gin can be made, and a spirit that earned its place among the world’s best.
The Golden Way of Life
Aureus Vita is distilled once a year, embracing the natural rhythm of harvest and the uniqueness of each season. It’s a reminder that perfection lies in equilibrium, not excess. Whether enjoyed in a martini or a low-ABV serve, every drop is a celebration of flavour, connection, and creativity in balance.
Here are 3 sample serves but we encourage you to play, test, trial and find your own perfect balance.
This Wet Martini embodies the Golden Ratio (1:1.618) as a whole, to deliver a perfect mathematically balanced serve.
The Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail invented in 1915. This cocktail is a great representation of a 6-recipe cocktail using the Fibonacci Sequence. The New World Sling is dry, elegant, classy and grown up.
The Negroni recipe allows for a lot of creativity, considering it is so simple. It's traditionally equal parts, but we've broken the mould with this serve because of the power of the gin and the flavours you get with it.
A sip & savour G&T that breaks the status quo as it is made to be enjoyed slowly. This is a deliberately strong, punchy drink that delivers the full impact of the gin. It emphasises the sensory experience and flavour journey of Aureus Vita.
This discerningly low-ABV sever shows how the smallest amount of Aureus Vita still delivers a flavourful, complete experience. It is highly adaptable, giving you space to experiment.
Since ancient times, wine has been perceived as part of our culture and a symbol of good life. The role of wine has evolved over the centuries, making the beverage a complement to food, festivities, and a healthy lifestyle.
The art of viticulture and winemaking has evolved. Nonetheless, during all those centuries, one important aspect remains unchanged: the connection of wine to gastronomy, to local traditions and to social celebrations.
Crafted by master distiller John Hall, Aureus Vita applies the golden ratio to every stage of gin making, creating a spirit that reflects nature’s perfect balance. From its revolutionary distillation method to its phi-inspired bottle design, this is gin reimagined.
