Alcovin Macin Curtea Regala Merlot 2021
General Information
- Variety: Merlot
- Harvest: Vineyard: Sarica Niculițel, Dobrogea, Romania
- Appellation: DOC - CMD
- Vintage: 2021
- Dry: 3,8 g/l
- Alcoholic Concentration (% vol): 13,5
- Total Acidity (g/l in acid tartric): 5,5
Description
Merlot is a dry red wine, which flies the flag for Sarica-Niculiţel Vineyard. It has a purple hue, is astringent and tannic, imposing itself by the softness that only the finest wines have. The delicate scent and flavour are reminiscent of those of forest fruits. As it grows older, Merlot develops an aromatic bouquet and persistent aftertaste.
Food Pairing It can be associated with red meat dishes (beef, pork, lamb) or sharp cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 15-18 ° C.
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 25-27˚C 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.
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 25-27˚C 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.