La Putere - Feteascã Neagrã
Viticulture and Vinification
Feteascã Neagrã grapes for this wine come from special green harvested- yield-reduced vines. Early in the season, workers go through the vineyards and individually cut a percentage of the grapes from the vine and throw them on the vineyard floor. This process is more painful for the viticulturist than the grape vine, which benefits by being able to put more of its resources into the remaining grapes, to give riper and develop more flavour. In the winery the grapes are treated to the same fermentation on-skins process, with controlled temperatures around 28°C and regulated pump overs while on skins to ensure good mixing/fruit extraction.Tasting notes
Violet red (typical for this variety), good limpidity. Strong aromas of fruits (sour cherries, currants, plums), flowers and slightly vegetal aromas. It initially resembles wet tree roots after rain and the young plants in the forest, followed by notes of fruits and flowers, with vague tints of vanilla. Attack above average, very good acidity, a lively taste, with active, persistent tannins and integrated alcohol. Good body and taste dynamics, slightly vegetal ending interesting aftertaste for a young wine.We recommend this wine with:
Traditional Romanian dishes, aubergine salad, small and medium game cooked in the oven, pasta with prosciutto, pizza, pork, beef and duck dishes, desserts with cherries, blackberries, currants.Serving temperature: 16°C - 18°C
Legend of Dracula Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appelation: Dealurile Munteniei GI
- Vintage: 2015
- Oak aging: yes
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,0
ORIGIN:Â 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:Â
The grapes are sorted and de-stemmed and sent to the fermenter. The fermentation lasted several days. Vinification calls for the repeated punching down of the cap to maximize the extraction of the polyphonic compounds and colour components which will give the finished wine its distinctive style. When fermentation is over, the new wine is left in contact with the skins for a few more days to allow the alcohol to extract their finer tannins. The new wine is carefully drawn off into stainless steel vats for malolactic fermentation.
TASTING: Ruby red, with dominant aromas of red fruits. Taste of ripe black fruit, with delicate notes of vanilla, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon even in post taste. The fine structure and mild tannins make the wine easy to drink. It is recommended to be served at 15-18°C. It will be well suited with barbecue, pasta or cheese.
Legend of Dracula Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Feteasca Neagra (sweet red wine) 2019
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot & Feteasca Neagra
- Appelation: IG Terasele Dunarii Romania
- Vintage: 2016
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,0
ORIGIN:Â
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot variety coming from the vineyards located in Aliman, Dobrogea region, South-East of Romania
WINE MAKING PROCESS:Â
The grapes for this wine are hand-picked and carefully selected, removing any impurities. The cold maceration of the grapes takes between 5 and 8 days at controlled temperature of 16°C. Alcoholic fermentation (100% by the addition of selected yeasts) is controlled at 26-28°C, during 8-10 days, followed by maceration from 5 to 8 days in thermos-regulated tanks.
TASTING:
Ruby red, with dominant aromas of red fruits. Taste of ripe black fruit, with delicate notes of vanilla, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon even in post taste. The fine structure and mild tannins make the wine easy to drink. It is recommended to be served at 15-18°C. It will be well suited with barbecue, pasta or cheese.
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Legend of Dracula Feteasca Neagra (red wine) 2019
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: Feteasca Neagra
- Appelation: DOC-CT Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2019
- Yield: 8.500 kg/ha
- Oak aging: 10%
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,5
ORIGIN:Â
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:Â
Grapes harvested during the first half of September, alcoholic fermentation occurs in vertical static stainless steel tank with automatic cap management. Skin maceration for 7 days at 27°-28°C. Pumping over few minutes every 3-4 h. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. 10% of the blend had been aged in Romanian oak barriques. TASTING:Intense ruby, with dominant aromas of black and red fruits (blackberries, cranberries). Full body wine, elegant with spice notes and vanilla aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at 14-16°C. It will be well suited with barbecue, pasta or cheese.
Legend of Dracula Merlot 2014
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Merlot
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2014
- Yield: 5000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: yes
- 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: The grapes were carefully selected in the vineyard and also at the cellar on sorting tables before being crushed and stalks removed. The fermentation lasted approximately ten days and was followed by an additional 10-12 days of skin contact. After being run off its skins, the wine went into largeoak barrels for the malolactic fermentation, which finished spontaneously by the end of the year. The separate lots of wine were then racked and, aged separately in barrel on the basis of the various vineyard provenances; the barrels, coopered from Hungarian and Slavonian oak, were of different capacity, 225, 5000 and 7500 litters. The total aging period lasted 10 months before bottling, and a further six month period of bottle aging preceded commercial release
TASTING: Attractive ruby red with violet iridescence. Very pleasant fruity aromas reminiscent of blueberries and blackberries. On the palate is smooth and well balanced with a savory aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at 16°C. It will be well suited to everyday easy meals, burgers, pizza, chicken with tomatoes and onion or sausages.
Legend of Dracula Pinot Noir Red Wine 2014
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
- Appelation: Dealurile Munteniei GI
- Vintage: 2014
- Yield: 4800 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,0
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14,5
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 first days of September 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.
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.
Napareuli (Saperavi) AOC 2017
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Country : Georgia
- Category: Appellation of Controlled Origin
- Aged:Â 9-12 months in French oak barrels
- Â Region: Kakheti, Napareuli micro - zone
- Â Variety: Saperavi
- Â Type: Dry red wine
DETAILS:Â
Napareuli is a historical wine village located in the upper part of Alazani river valley in Kakheti. The dry red wine named after this village, Napareuli is made from selected Saperavi grape variety cultivated in this micro zone, which is one of the most famous appellations of Saperavi.WINE MAKING PROCESS:Â
We pick the selected grapes at 20-22% of sugariness and 6-8 titratable acidity. After removing the stem and de-pressing, fermentation proceeds at a 23-28°C in stainless steel reservoirs. We add the pure culture yeast. Following the 12-15 day maceration, we move the wine into 300 L French oak barrels, for 9-12 month ageing. The wine is further aged in stainless steel reservoirs. The subsequent ageing takes place in the bottles.ORGANOLEPTICS:Â
- Color:Â Dark Ruby
- Aroma:Â Ripe berry with hint of vanilla and oak
- Flavor:Â Smooth wine with fruit flavors, velvety texture and rich finish
- Taste Wine at 16-18°C
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.