Dominion Dracula Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot & Fetească Neagră Red Wine 2020
£15.95
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
- Variety: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot & 15% Fetească Neagră
- Appelation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare Ceptura
- Vintage: 2020
- Yield: 5500 kg/ha
- Oak aging: Yes
- Alcohol content (vol%): 14.5
ORIGIN:
The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot & Feteascã Neagrã, varieties coming from the vineyards located in Dealu Mare region – Romania, the seventh largest country producer of grapes in the world.
WINE MAKING PROCESS:
The varieties are vinified separately according to a classic fermentation technology pumpkin in stainless steel vessels of 150 Hl at 24-26 C, for 19 days at Merlot, 23 days at Cabernet and 16 days at Feteascã Neagrã. Malolactic fermentation completed immediately after the alcoholic one. Matured for 8 months on a fine deposit yeasts in the following percentages: 30% in stainless steel pots and 70% in barique de Romanian oak in the second cycle of use.
TASTING:
Intense ruby with purple hues, spicy with notes of green pepper, dried fruit. A well balanced and armonious wine, with a persistent finish. It is reccommended to be served at the temperature of 16-18°C, accompanied by red meat, venison and matured cheese.