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Budureasca Premium Shiraz 2017

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Medals 2012 harvest: Gold – Intl. Wine Contest Bucharest 2014, Silver – Mondial de Bruxelles 2014, Decanter 2014, Bronze – Intl. Wine & Spirit Competition 2014 2011 harvest: Gold – Mondial de Bruxelles 2013, Intl. Wine Contest Bucharest 2012, Silver - Premiu Select Wine Challenge 2013, Syrah du Monde 2012, Bronze – Intl. Wine and Spirit Competition 2013, Intl. Wine Challenge 2013, Decanter 201

General Information

  • Grapes: 100% Shiraz
  • Dry – 3,76 g/l
  • Harvest 2017, Dealu Mare Vineyard
  • Appellation DOC – CT
  • Alcoholic Concentration (% vol) – 14
  • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid) – 5,25

Vinification Shiraz is a variety originar from France that has been exploited and promoted into the New World of the wine. Shiraz is well suited to the soils and climate of the Dealu Mare. The grapes are picked when they have reached their maximum maturity resulting a production of maximum 7 tones/hectar. Before fermentation the grapes are given 3 days cold soak on the skins at 10°C which gives this wine its fruity and spicy characteristics. Fermentation is carried out for 20 days at a maximum temperature of 28°C.

Tasting Notes This Shiraz has a beautiful dark purple colour with blackberry and black currant aromas and notes of spice. A mixture of fruit and black pepper on the palate, soft and well balanced wine with a long fruity aftertaste. 30% of this wine is aged in American oak barrels for six months before it is blended back with the rest of the wine.

Food Pairing Recommended with spicy dishes, stakes, sausages, grills and seasoned cheese. Serving temperature: 18-20ËšC

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Budureasca Premium Tamaioasa Romaneasca White Wine 2020

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Medals

Gold Medal Decanter 2016

Decanter Review: Gold, 95 points: A perfumed nose of rose oil, apple blossom and tropical fruits. Lovely weight on the palate with a healthy dose of acidity and exotic fruits.

Grand Gold Medal Mondial de Bruxelles 2015

 

General Information

  • Grape: 100% Tamaioasa Romaneasca
  • Dry – 3.9 g/l
  • Harvest 2018
  • Dealu Mare Vineyard
  • Appellation: DOC – CMD
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol) – 13
  • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid) – 7.11

Vinification This wine is one of the most successful wines of Budureasca cellar, winner of international competitions.The oenologist chose to produce Tamaioasa Romaneasca dry because it is a variety that has a greater intensity of flavors that do not need to be supported by the sugar moiety.

Tasting notes Gold yellow in color, with specific flavors of elderflowers and passion fruit. A full-bodied wine, with pleasant flavor of fruits and flowers and fresh acidity that give to this wine a long and soft finish.

Food pairing Good with cheese, chicken dishes and Asian food. Serving temperature: 10-12ËšC.

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Budureasca Premium Zenovius 2019 (Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz)

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General Information

  • Grapes: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Shiraz
  • Dry – 3,9 g/l
  • Harvest 2019, Dealu Mare Vineyard
  • Appellation - DOC – CT
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol) – 14
  • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid) – 5,3
Harvest Year
  • Rainfall: 305 mm during vegetation period
  • Temperature: annual average - 11,3 °C
  • Sunlight: 1610 hours during vegetation period
  • Vegetation: 210 days
  • Production: 7 t/ha
Vinification Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were vinified separately from Shiraz. Their harvest began later to achieve more consistent wines and grapes were selected and sorted on special table to maintain a high level of quality wine. Both wines were aged in American oak barrel for 8 months. Tasting notes This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon ( 70%) and Shiraz (30%) is a full bodied wine with pleasant taste, strong, balanced with aromas of plum and spices. A wine with soft tannins, silky soft which give a long after taste. Food pairing Barbecued meat and rich pasta sauces Recommended dishes with suck breast, beer or mutton. Serving temperature:18-20ËšC

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Budureasca The Sign – Fetească Neagră Wild 2023 - Decanter Gold Medal

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General information

  • Vintage: 2023
  • Quality Designation: D.O.C. C.M.D. Dealu Mare
  • Type:dry red wine: 3,64 g/ l
  • Total acidity: 5,39 g/l
  • Alcohol: 14% by vol.

Vinification particularities

In 2022 the winemaking team decided to try the wild indigenous yeast from our vineyards on 6 tonnes of the first harvested Fetească Neagră. The grapes came from a vineyard 200 metres above sea level on chernozem, sand and gravel soils.

Tasting notes

This unique wine is vibrant deep red in colour, with an abundant aroma of black forest fruits. A concentrated wine with beautifully integrated tannins, gorgeous ripe blackberry flavours with a hint of wild herbs giving this wine a lovely, silky texture on the finish.

Food pairing

It is ideal to be paired with pork dishes and pasta with tomato sauce.

Best served at 16 - 18 C

£17.95
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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Pinot Noir 2021

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General Data • Grape: 100% Pinot Noir • Harvest: 2021 • Vineyard: Dealu Mare • Appellation: DOC – CIB • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 13,5 % • Total acidity 4.8 g/l • Reducing sugars (g/l):2,5 g/l Dry

Vinification Pinot Noir is well suited to the soils and climate of the Dealu Mare region and it is usually one of the first grapes to be picked however in 2013 the grapes took longer to ripen. All the grapes were picked by hand and placed into 3 tones stainless steel trailers. The grapes were then de-stemmed but not crushed in order to achieve the fruity characteristics of this grape variety. We gave the grapes 3 days cold soak at 10°C after which the wine went through a regular fermentation from 8 to 10 days at a temperature between 25 to 28°C. Only 2% of the wine was matured in oak barrels for six months before it was blended together to make this wine. This was to give the wine a little more structure.

Tasting notes Ruby in colour with complex aromas of raspberry and cherry, with a hint of spice and black cherry. Medium to light bodied wine with lovely soft tannins, giving this wine it’s lovely long finish.

Food pairing Pork, lamb, duck and wild game. Serving temperature: 18-20°C

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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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General Data

  • Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Harvest: 2015
  • Vineyard: Dealu Mare
  • Quality Level: DOC – CT
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 14.5
  • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid): 5,18
  • Reducing sugars (g/l): 3,73

Vinification Particularities The grapes are picked up at their optimum level of maturity. Specially selected yeast is used to extract maximum aromas and flavours. The grapes are fermented for 15 to 25 days on the skins. The wine is matured in oak barrels to gain complexity and structure and it is aged in bottles for at least 4 months.

Tasting notes Dark Ruby in colour, a mixture of green pepper and spice on the nose, a mixture of blackberry and blackcurrant flavours with a good structure coming from natural tannins and oak tannins.

Food pairing Good with lamb, pork and beef. Serving temperature: 18-19°C

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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Chardonnay 2019

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General Data

  • Dry: 3,1 g/l
  • Harvest: 2019
  • Vineyard: Dealu Mare
  • Quality level: DOC-CT
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 14,00
  • Total Acidity (g/l in tartric acid): 6,13
Vinification Particularities The grapes are allowed to reach their full maturity before picking.The grapes are crushed and placed in the press. Only the free run juice is used to make this wine. The wine is fermented at 12 to 14°C for up to 3 weeks. Part of the Chardonnay is fermented in American and French oak barrels for 3 to 6 months before being blended together with the rest of the Chardonnay. Tasting notes Gold straw in colour with aromas of tropical fruits. A well balanced wine with nice taste of pineapple and just a hint of vanilla in the aftertaste. Food pairing Chicken, seafood, cheese and pasta dishes. Serving temperature: 10 - 12˚C

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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Feteasca Regala White Wine 2019

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General Information

• Grapes: 100% Feteasca Regala • Harvest: 2019 • Vineyard: Dealu Mare • Appellation: DOC-CMD • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 13,5 • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid): 6

Vinification particularities

The grapes are harvested at their full potential so that wine gains intense aromas and mineral properties. It is fermented at about 14°C for two weeks. In the process of fermentation the wine is left on the lees applying the technique called batonaj (mixing yeasts in the wine mass to achieve structure and softness). Tasting notes

Pale straw in colur with aromas of queens jam. A wine with clean acidity, well balanced with ripe queens flavours.

Food pairing

Can be paired with fish, seafood, grilled vegetables and mushrooms. Serving temperature: 10-12ËšC.

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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Merlot 2016

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General Data

  • Grape: 100% Merlot
  • Harvest: 2016
  • Vineyard: Dealu Mare
  • Appellation: DOC – CT
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 14,0
  • Total acidity (g/l in tartric acid): 5,18
  • Reducing sugars (g/l): 3,6
Vinification Merlot is well suited to the soils and climate of the Dealu Mare region and was one of the most widely planted varieties in our region. The Merlot ripens usually in the middle part of October depending on the year. 2013 was an exceptional year for Merlot. To achieve its fruity characteristic we ferment this wine at around 25°C for up to 20 days. After malolactic fermentation is complete we place 70% of the wine in three-year-old American and Romanian oak barrels up to 5 months after which it is blended with the rest of the wine. Tasting notes Dark red in colour, ripe plum just a hint of spice on the nose. Complex flavours of fruit with soft tannins giving this wine its lovely velvety finish. Food Pairing Barbecued meat and rich pasta sauces Serving temperature: 18-20ºC.

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Budureasca The Vine in Flames Pinot Gris 2019

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General Data

  • Grape: 100% Pinot Gris
  • Harvest: 2017
  • Vineyard: Dealu Mare
  • Appellation: DOC – CT
  • Alcoholic concentration (% vol): 13 %
  • Reducing sugars (g/l): 3,2

Vinification Pinot Gris grapes are naturally pink to pale red in colour. In order to preserve the quality and integrity of this wine we have not tried to remove its natural colour so we achieved this amazing wine.

Tasting Notes

Pale green in colour, fresh ripe preach aromas. Lovely delicate fruity flavours which gives this wine is lovely soft finish.

Food pairing

Chicken, fish, cheese, creamy pasta dishes. Serving temperature: 7-10°C

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Castel Huniade - Roze

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Year: 2023 Variety: Roze Alcohol content: 12.42% Appellation: Wine of Romania Classification: Dry

Viticulture and Vinification

Crushed and destemmed red grapes are sent to red fermenter vessels. They are chilled on the way and left for 12 to 36 hours to allow a certain amount of the colour to leach from the grape skins. When the colour is perfect, the pink juice is drained and sent to settling tanks to clarify further. After that the winemaking is the same as for white wine. The ferment is cool around 11 to 15 ° C and the wine is protected form the air and oxidation. Fermentation takes 2 to 3 weeks and is stopped when the wine has around 10.75 g/l of sugar remaining. Much attention is given to ensuring the wine goes to bottles fresh and fruity with a bright colour.

Tasting notes

Pleasant visual impact, raspberry colour, very good limpidity. It impresses by aromas of red berries, such as raspberries and wild strawberries, cherries, with a tint of glazed fruit. Recomforting with good acidity, round, with an intense sensation of freshness and a pleasant ending

We recommend this wine with:

Sushi, salmon, Asian dishes, salads with fish and pomegranate, algae and salmon salads, grilled veal, turkey or duck dishes with red sauces and desserts with berries.

Serving temperature: 8°C - 9°C

£9.95
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Castel Huniade – Cabernet Sauvignon

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Year: 2022 Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol content: 13.09% Appellation: DOC-CMD Recas Classification: Dry

Viticulture and Vinification

Cabernet grapes are fully destemmed and crushed before going to 50.000 litres stainless steel fermenters. All are seeded with known and trusted yeast cultures to produce a reliable fermentation. Temperatures up to 28°C are employed when on skins to achieve full extraction of colour and flavor from the skins. Temperature is controlled through out these 5 - 6 days of on-skins fermentation before pressing. The heavy pressings fractions are not used in Castel Huniade wines.

Tasting notes

Intense red with violet reflections. Intense aromas of blackberries (currants), with mineral aspect. Medium attack, good acidity, good body, young and active tannins, slightly vegetal, with an easy spicy aftertaste.

We recommend this wine with:

Smoked hard cheese, moldy cheese, cow goulash, Moldavian tochitura,medium and large game, veal, duck. Desserts with chocolate cream and red fruits.

Serving temperature: 14°C - 16°C

£9.95
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