Dracula 555 - Feteasca Neagra
Legendary Dracula Wines
DOC-CT Dealu Mare
2022 - 14% vol. alc. - 75cl.
Droge rode wijn
100% Feteasca Neagra
Stevig en karaktervol
Bewaarpotentieel: 5-7 jaar
555 jaar geleden werd de stad Boekarest een eerste keer vermeld in een geschreven document getekend door Vlad de Spietser, de Roemeense koning die later de naam Dracula kreeg.
Intense rode wijn, mooie neus, kruidenaroma's van o.a. zwarte peper,, gedroogde pruimen, zwarte bessen. Soepel, zijdezachte tannines. 18 maand vatlagering op Franse eik (medium toasted), rijp rood fruit. Lange afdronk met vanille, koffie toetsen.
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.
VINEYARD: Dealu Mare vineyards make up the most compact Romanian viticulture
area (about 14,500 hectares). The climate is temperate continental with cold
winters and hot summers, with average annual solar radiation of 125 kcal/cm²,
average annual temperatures of 10°C heat amplitude monthly average of
24°C and an absolute magnitude of extremes over 70°C. An average of 2200
sunshine hours from which 1635 are in warm semester. The annual amount of
warm and heat is over 4000 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 500-550 mm
mainly in winter-spring period.
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. The wine was 18 months barrel aged in Romanian and French
oak barriques - 30% new and 70% second time used. The treatments before
filling have been kept to a minimum to preserve the aromas therefore during
aging small sediments can occur.
WINEMAKER: This wine is produced by a famous Romania winemaker
Aurelia Visinescu, known for her wines that reflects the character of the wine
variety with strong influence of the terroir. Aurelia’s wines are special wines,
with personality; they are made with care, dedication and artistry.
TASTING: Intense red color wine, it has an unique character of dry plums, black fruit
and sweet spice with vanilla coming from Romanian and French oak barriques.
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, beef dishes, it goes well even with fried chicken.
