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DOC-CT Dealu Mare2022 - 14% vol. alc. - 75cl.Droge rode wijn57% Feteasca Neagra, 43% Syrah

Stevig en karaktervolBewaarpotentieel: 5-7 jaar

ORIGIN: The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Fetească Neagrăand Syrah, varieties coming from the Dealu Mare which is the homelandof red wines in Romania, the thirteenth wine producer in the world. FeteascăNeagră is an old native variety that originates from Moldova and Muntenia andagain is capable of producing some great wines of deep colour although the vineneeds constant care. The later the grapes are picked the better the results anda constant trimming programme to arrest the vigour produce excellent results.Fetească Neagră is a bramble fruited red with hints of soft cherry. It can varygreatly depending on terroir and oak influence, some can be earthy while otherscan boast flavours of cappuccino and vanilla.VINEYARD: Dealu Mare vineyards make up the most compact Romanian viticulturearea (about 14,500 hectares). The climate is temperate continental with coldwinters and hot summers, with average annual solar radiation of 125 kcal/cm²,average annual temperatures of 10°C heat amplitude monthly average of24°C and an absolute magnitude of extremes over 70°C. An average of 2200sunshine hours from which 1635 are in warm semester. The annual amountof warm and heat is over 4000 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 500-550 mmmainly in winter-spring period.WINE MAKING PROCESS: Each variety has been separately harvested. Wild alcoholicfermentation in vertical stainless-steel tanks with gentle cap irrigation 5-6 times/day, skin contact for 7-10 days,at a controlled temperature of 22-27°C.Wild malolactic fermentation. Aged in 225 lt Romanian oak, 18 months.WINEMAKER: This wine is produced by a famous Romania winemakerAurelia Visinescu, known for her wines witch reflects the character of the winevariety with strong influence of the terroir. Aurelia’s wines are special wines,with personality; they are made with care, dedication and artistry.TASTING: Complex aromas, intensely fruity with cherry, plums and spicy notes.Ripe red fruits taste, completed by some sweet vanilla and spicy hints; the tanninsare well integrated into the firm but elegant structure; long and velvety finish.It is recommended to be served at 14-16°C, alongside with spicy foods, roast duckand turkey, smoked ham and chorizo, beef burgers.