Legend of Dracula Tamaioasa Romaneasca (white wine) 2022
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: Tamaioasa Romaneasca
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Nicoresti
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 8.000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:Â
Tamaioasa Romaneasca, described by Jancis Robinson as the ‘frankincense grape’ due to its aroma, is one of the ancient varieties of Romania. Romanians love the versatility of the grape, it can be fermented dry which produces amazing results or up to and over 150g/l of residual sugar. A version of Muscat Blanc a petits grains, the variety naturally sweet does exceptionally well in the Nicoresti area, Moldova region.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:Â
The grapes were picked by hand, de-stemmed and then left to macerate on skins in stainless steel winemakers, at a temperature of 10° for 24 hours to extract the best possible aroma. The must extracted from the pneumatic press was clarified by gravity, in cold temperature. The clear must was fermented with selected yeasts at a temperature of 14-15° for a period of 18 days. A first fermentation took place, the coarse yeast being extracted. The wine was left at a controlled temperature of 14-16°, and batonnage was made on fine yeasts for 3 weeks. After batonnage, the wine was bentonized, filtered and prepared for bottling. TASTING:Pale yellow, with intense flavours of elderberry, peaches and ripe pears, an explosion of aromas starting from incence to pink grapefruit. It is recommended to be served at 8-10˚C. One may serve it Asian, Lebanese, Indian food.
Legendary Dracula - Draculea Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2013
- Yield: 7500 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 12 months
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, varieties coming from the Dealu Mare which is the homeland of red wines in Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Grapes were harvested on the middle of September by hand. Alcoholic fermentation in closed tanks with gentle cap irrigator, extended skin contact for 21 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation for in Romanian oak barrels.
TASTING:
Rich in black fruits – cherries, currants and berries, intense and elegant, completed by vanilla notes; excellent length and structure. It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, alongside with braised short ribs, mushroom stroganoff, Moroccan lamb dishes, gnocchi with beef ragu.
Legendary Dracula 555 Feteasca Neagra Red Wine 2020
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: Fetească Neagră
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2020
- Yield: 4800 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 18 months
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14.5
ORIGIN:
Fetească Neagră (or Black Maiden in English) is an old native variety that originates from Moldova and Muntenia and again is capable of producing some great wines of deep colour although the vine needs constant care. The later the grapes are picked the better the results and a constant trimming programme to arrest the vigour produce excellent results. Fetească Neagră is a bramble fruited red with hints of soft cherry. It can vary greatly depending on terroir and oak influence, some can be earthy while others can boast flavours of cappuccino and vanilla.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Stainless steel tank fermentation at 25-27ËšC with punching down the cap. Extended maceration was utilized to deepen and broaden the wine structure. 12 months barrel aged in second time used South Romanian oak medium + toasted (a blend of Q.sesilliflora and Q. robur). The treatments before filling has been kept to minimum in order to preserve the aromas therefore during ageing small sediments can occur.
TASTING:
Intense red color wine, it has an unique character of dry plums, wild berries and spices bouquet, with vanilla hints coming from aging in Romanian oak barrels. Velvety texture and well balanced by the round tannins, silky on the palate; long, smooth aftertaste.
It is recommended to be served at 16°C, along with lamb, pork, veal, beaf dishes, it goes well even with fried chicken.
Legendary Dracula Draculea Merlot & Shiraz & Feteasca Neagra 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 75% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% FeteascÇŽ NeagrÇŽ
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2013
- Yield: 8000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 12 months
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
- APPELATION: D.O.C. - C.T. Dealu Mare
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Merlot, Syrah and Feteasca Neagra, varieties coming from the company’s own vineyards located in Sahateni (Dealu Mare, region) - Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Following hand harvesting at full ripeness, during the second week of September (average sugar 25,7 °Brix) , the grapes were destined and slightly crushed. Fermentation where conducted in stainless steel closed tank with gentle cap irrigator, at 26-29˚C for 14 days.
TASTING:
Ripe red & dark fruits taste, completed by some sweet vanilla and spicy hints; mild tannins are well integrated into the firm but elegant structure; silky on the palate, followed by long lasting finish. It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, alongside with spicy foods, roast duck and turkey, spicy Italian sausages, smoked ham and chorizo, meatloaves.
Nobilis Dracula Cabernet Sauvignon & Feteasca Neagra ( red wine )
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Vintage: 2020
- Variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon & 35% Fetească Neagră
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare Ceptura
- Residual sugar: Dry
- Oak aging: Yes
- Alcohol: 14,5%
TASTING:
Ruby red with purple impressions. Aromas of dried fruits with a light touch of oak and coffee hints. Well balanced and armoniously structured wine, with a persistent finish. Best served at 15-17°C. One may serve it with lamb, red meat, matured cheese and chocolate desert.
Nobilis Dracula Pinot Noir ( red wine )
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Vintage: 2020
- Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Residual sugar: Dry
- Oak aging: No
- Alcohol: 14,5%
TASTING:
Ruby red. Intense aromas with notes of raisins and pepper. Round, velevety, with a pwersistent finish. It is recommended to be served at 15-16°C, alongside with lamb cutlet or matured cheese.
Potion of Dracula Natural Plum Spirit 200 ml 40%
DETAILS:
- Volume: 200ml
- Fruit: Plum
- Region: Maramures, Transylvania
- Oak aging: Yes
- Alcohol: 40%vol
PRODUCT ESSENTIALS:
- Natural plum spirit (palinka) , produced in Transylvania according to a traditional double distilling technique.
- Distillation process is made in copper boilers and classic alembic with open fire.
- The culmination of this process is aging in wooden casks, which absorbs, rounds and softens, preserves and enhances the aroma of plums.
- It’s rich in fruitiness, with a lingering, balanced finish.
- To obtain 200ml of distillate are used 2 kg of plums.
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Best served very cold before the meal.
Principe Dracula - Tamaioasa Romaneasca 2017 (medium sweet)
- Variety: 100% Tămâioasă Românească
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2015
- Yield: 4800 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13
Principe Dracula Busuioaca de Bohotin (Rose medium sweet wine) 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Busuioac de Bohotin
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Iasi
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 8000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 12,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Busuioaca de Bohotin variety, a grape which originates from the Bohotin region, in Southeast IaÅŸi County, Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world. Busuioaca is a liqueur wine with a special body, with an unmistakable fragrance, a mixture of rose and basil giving it a special note, rarely found in other aromatic wines. Its aroma is unique, bringing honeysuckle and peach ripe, succulent, with perfect harmony of sugar, alcohol and acidity. Sweet taste sometimes has a bitter sensuous taste of almonds.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Harvesting at the optimum time, maceration for 24 hours under the action of enzymes to extract flavor and color at 10°C. It follows the pressing stage where only the ravac must is collected in order to obtain this wine, flotation and sowing with selected yeasts for alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation is done at 16-17°C in stainless steel vessels under controlled temperature.
TASTING:
Salmon pink, with intense, floral aromas, scent of rose petals. Fruity and aromatic taste, well-integrated acidity, delicate basil aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at 7-8° C. One may serve it along with dark chocolate desserts, truffles, pastries, foie gras.
Principe Dracula Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine 2020
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2020
- Yield: 5700 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 14 months
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon variety coming from the Dealu Mare which is the homeland of red wines in Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Harvest by middle of September at 25°. Brix follow by alcoholic fermentation in closed stainless steel tanks with gentle cap irrigator for 21 days. The whole lot was aged into 225 lt and 300 lt Romanian new oak barrels, where the wine finished malo-lactic fermentation.
TASTING:
Deep red color, intense flavors of blueberry, dried plums and vanilla hints coming from ageing in Romanian oak barrique. The taste evolves from raspberry to fully ripe black cherry, leading to complex flavors of tobacco, coffee and cinnamon. It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, along with spicy food, veal and lamb, mature cheese, chocolate or nutty desserts.
Principe Dracula Feteasca Neagra Red Wine 2020
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Feteasca Neagra
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2020
- Yield: 4800 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 14 months
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
Fetească Neagră (or Black Maiden in English) is an old native variety that originates from Moldova and Muntenia and again is capable of producing some great wines of deep colour although the vine needs constant care. The later the grapes are picked the better the results and a constant trimming programme to arrest the vigour produce excellent results.
Fetească Neagră is a bramble fruited red with hints of soft cherry. It can vary greatly depending on terroir and oak influence, some can be earthy while others can boast flavors of cappuccino and vanilla.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
Stainless steel tank fermentation at 25-27ËšC with punching down the cap. Extended maceration was utilized to deepen and broaden the wine structure. 12 months barrel aged in second time used South Romanian oak medium + toasted (a blend of Q.sesilliflora and Q. robur). The treatments before filling has been kept to minimum in order to preserve the aromas therefore during ageing small sediments can occur.
TASTING:
Deep red color, intense flavors of dried plums, black currants and cinnamon. Silky on the palate and well balanced by the round tannins and vanilla hints coming from 12 months ageing in Romanian oak barrels. It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, along with well spiced steakes - veal, lamb and even chicken.