Legend of Dracula Tamaioasa Romaneasca (white wine) 2022
£13.95
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.
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Description
Legend of Dracula Tamaioasa Romaneasca (white wine) 2022
Legend of Dracula
The Legend of Dracula begins in 1431, in Sighisoara, Transylvania, a region known for the picturesque beauty of the Carpathians.
Dracula makes a vow in order to become immortal and therefore becomes the most famous vampire who inspired hundreds of writers and directors.
Asleep for several centuries, Dracula returns to life, to tell his real story and to seek his lost love.
VINEYARD:
The vineyard is located in Moldova region and the relief has the appearance of a plate that leans slightly, from 250-300 m altitude in N and NV up to 80-100 m altitude in E and SE. The oldest record of the local Nicoresti wines dates back in 1626 when were sold by merchants in Vienna and other major cities of Central Europe. Among the favourite wines of ruler Stephen the Great was Fetească Neagră of Nicoreşti, about which chronicler Ion Neculce would say “The Nicoresti cracana is liquor for more sinful saints like us.”
Additional information
| product | Rose Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapers | Merlot, Pinot Gris |
| style | Dry |
| supplier | Legendary Dracula |