Legend of Dracula Rose (rose wine) 2021
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: Merlot & Pinot Gris
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vintage: 2021
- Yield: 9.000 kg/ha
- Oak aging: no
- Alcohol content (vol%): 13,5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Merlot and Pinot Gris 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 harvested manually, destemmed, and the chill cooled immediately before pressing. Getting the wort was done by rapid draining from the press without maceration. The must has been statically discharged at 10° C, and then sent to controlled fermentation in stainless steel containers. The fermentation temperature was 16° C. TASTING:Pink salmon. Expressive nose, with elegant tints of pomegranate and red fruits. Complex taste, fresh, with a long and very pleasant aftertaste. It is recommended to be served at 8-10°C. A very food-friendly wine, it pairs well as an aperitif or with seafood, salads, grilled fish and chicken.
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:
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:
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.