Castel Huniade Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon
Viticulture and Vinification
Merlot grapes are fermented on skins for 6-8 days. During fermentation special timer-controlled pumps recirculate the wine from the bottom of the tank, up and over the top of the fermenting mass. This is to control the extraction of the flavours and colour from the skins which are floating on the top of the fermenting wine. As fermentation starts, recirculation, known as pump- over or remontage is done infrequently , but from day 2 to near the end, the frequency is increased to several times per hour. All red fermenters at Cramele Recas have a dedicated pump attached to the tank to allow this process to be controlled and the timing of the remontage adjusted to suit the wine and the stage of fermentation.Tasting notes
Purple red, with intense lavender reflections , good limpidity. Fresh aromas of red fruits (dwarf cherry, sour cherry, currant) and slightly vegetable aromas. Medium acidity and body , well integrated alcohol, a delicate and balanced wine. The taste gives aromas of raspberries , dwarf cherries and sour cherries, with a slightly bitter and nice aftertaste.We recommend this wine with:
Matured cheeses, meat salads, traditional Romanian snacks, grilled meat, pastrami, chocolate cake, “Foret Noir” cake.Serving temperature: 16°C - 18°C
Castel Huniade Merlot Pinot Noir
Viticulture and Vinification
100% estate grown, handpicked grapes from our Gipsy Hill and Uberland Hill vineyards were gentle destemmed and crushed into stainless steel automated maceration/fermentation tanks and fermented for 2 weeks at 25 ◦C. Gently pressed while still fermenting, the juice is then cooled to -2° C to stop the fermentation with residual sugar and blended also with some dry wine that has been aged on oak staves for 3 months.Tasting notes
Soft and inviting, with a dense core of chocolate cake, cherry and dusky spice flavours that sprawl over a layer of supple tannins. It all melds together on the finish, shooting off sparks of vanilla and raspberry.We recommend this wine with:
Dark Chocolate mousse or Forest fruit flan.Serving temperature: 14°C - 16°C
Castellum Dracula Feteasca Alba 2015
- Variety: 100% Feteascǎ Albǎ
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2015
- Yield: 9000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 12,5
Castellum Dracula Feteasca Neagra Red Wine 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Feteascǎ Neagrǎ
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Mehedinti
- Vintage: 2017
- Yield: 6500 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,0
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:
The harvesting is done by hand, and at the same time a quality selection of grapes is being made. The maceration and the alcoholic fermentation take place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. It is still here that malolactic fermentation and maturation take place. Once the maturation period is complete, the wine is bottled.
TASTING:
Clear, bright, ruby red color, with violet and purple hues and fresh aromas of sour cherries, forest fruits and spices. Dry, well-balanced texture and acidity, pleasant astringency, rich tannins and intense finish. It is recommended to be served at 16˚C, along with red meat, small game, traditional Romanian red meat-based dishes, fresh cheeses.
Castellum Dracula Merlot (red wine) 2018
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Merlot
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2018
- Yield: 6000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Merlot 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:
Manual harvesting, de-stemming and very gentile crushing, the must is pumped into temperature controlled stainless steel tanks where it is seeded with yeasts to complete the alcoholic fermentation, followed by controlled malolactic fermentation. maturing period in stainless steel tank for 12 month.
TASTING:
Purple red. Aromas of raspberries, cherries, topped with notes of barrel, coconut and cigar smoke. Balanced taste, complex and explosive, with a long and fragrant aftertaste. It is recommended to accompany pork grilled or lamb. Best served at 13-15˚C.
Castellum Dracula Pinot Noir (red wine) 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 6300 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,0
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Pinot Noir 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:
Grapes were harvested on the last week of August at full maturity. The grapes were destemmed without crushing followed by 48 hours cold soaking. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation at about 22°C occurred in stainless steel closed tanks with gentle cap management by punching down the skin. Wild malolactic fermentation.
TASTING:
Bright red with an intense note of red berries and dark chocolate. Soft and delicate, medium body with some tannins and vanilla on the palate. It is recommended to be served at 16-18°C, along with poultry, Bolognese pasta, Moroccan and Lebanese food, Brie or Camembert.
Castellum Dracula Sauvignon Blanc & Feteasca Alba White Wine 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 70% Sauvignon Blanc & 20% Feteasc Alba & 10% Riesling italian
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare Ceptura
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 6000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
Made from Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală and Italian Riesling grapes. Feteasca Regală (or Royal Maiden in English) is the Royal grape exclusive of Romania. It is a cross between two grape varieties - Fetească Albă (White Maiden) and Grasă de Cotnari that originates from Transylvania. The Royal has the aromatic quality of White Maiden but is a weightier grape with more body. The Royal also has a citrusy edge to its character with lots of orange and lemony fruit. The Royal Maiden works well with oak and can produce bigger wines with a slightly spicy finish.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The varieties are vinified separately through a careful processing technology from grapes to bottled wine. Direct pressing with pneumatic technology at max. 1 bar followed by deburring - cold storage for 48 hours. The vinification is oriented towards the “zero-zero” principle of use of adjuvants, being a precision vinification that allows use of very low doses of SO2. It is also respected the principle of a “simplified” vinification, in which the interventions on must and wine are kept to a minimum. Alcoholic fermentation in 100 hl stainless steel thermostated at 10-12°C, with yeasts selected for each variety separately. Matured on fine yeasts for 24 weeks in stainless steel pots.
TASTING:
Greenish yellow, intense and persistent bouquet, floral with slight mineral hints. It is fresh, fruity, well balanced, ample and persistent aftertaste. One may serve it as an aperitif or with fish, seafood, chicken. Best served at 12-13˚C.
Castellum Dracula Tamaioasa Romaneasca 2018
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Tǎmâioasǎ Româneascǎ
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2015
- Yield: 6000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN: Tămâioasă Românească, 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 Dealu Mare region with its stony soils. One to watch!
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The grapes are destemmed and slightly crushed, followed by 6 – 8 hours of skin contact in the closed press at 8˚C. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel during a period of 14 days at controlled temperature of about 13-14°C.
TASTING: Pale yellow, with delicious notes of exotic fruits (pineapple, pomelo). Dry, the flavors of ripe papaya are intense, well supported by robust structure and balanced acidity giving the wine amplitude and length. It is recommended to be served at 10-12˚C. One may serve it as an aperitif or with salads, seafood, grilled white fish.
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- Gold Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 (95 points)
- Gold medal - Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2022
- Silver medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2022