Castellum Dracula Feteasca Regala (white wine) 2022
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 100% Feteasca Regala
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare Ceptura
- Vintage: 2022
- Yield: 6000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
Fetească Regală (or Royal Maiden in English) is the Royal grape exclusive to Romania. It is a cross between two grape varieties - Fetească Albă and Grasă de Cotnari and originates from Transylvania. Regală has the aromatic quality of Fetească Albă but is a weightier grape with more body. The Regală also has a citrusy edge to its character with lots of orange and lemony fruit. Fetească Regală works well with oak and can produce bigger wines with a slightly spicy finish.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The harvested grapes were destemmed and given a soft pressing. The must was chilled to a temperature of 10° C to favour a natural static settling of impurities. After 48 hours the must went into stainless steel fermenting tanks, where it fermented at temperatures held to a maximum of 18° C and was then held in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The preparation of the wine for bottling in small lots helped conserve freshness and fragrance.
TASTING:
Pale yellow with green tinges, this wine has a delicat bouquet of white flowers, fresh grass and lemon. Taste of ripe green apples, lime and grapefruit, full fo freshness and long aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at 8-10°C. Ideal with white meat dishes, salads or as an aperitif.