{"product_id":"apogeum-magnum","title":"Apogeum MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOC Dealu Mare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeteasca Neagra\u003cbr\u003eMAGNUM BOTTLE\u003cbr\u003e2020 - 14.8% vol. alc. - 1.5l.\u003cbr\u003eDroge rode wijn\u003cbr\u003eVol, krachtig \u0026amp; complex\u003cbr\u003eBewaarpotentieel: \u0026gt;15 jaar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's item ! Slechts een beperkt aantal flessen op stock. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeze wijn wordt gezien als één van de beste wijnen uit Roemenië. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crama-apogeum.ro\/?lang=en\"\u003eCrama Apogeum – Crama Apogeum (crama-apogeum.ro)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeel beperkte opbrengst. Handgeplukt en manuele selectie. Het volume alcohol is weliswaar goed geïntegreerd, maar dit blijft een stevige kerel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe kleur is paarsrood met granaatreflecties, de geur is intens, elegant, met balsamicotonen, rijpe pruimen en zwarte bosvruchten.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDe smaak is rond, vol, met geuren van chocolade en kruiden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePast bij: wild, rood vlees op de grill en blauwschimmelkaas.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGouden medaille Decanter 2021.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1203\/6232\/files\/goud_480x480.png?v=1698334555\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewinemaker's notes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eAPOGEUM – Fetească Neagră 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eLet us begin with a brief overview of the 2020 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003e2020 was an exceptional year in terms of both quantity and quality. Compensating for the losses caused by the hail in 2019, this year proved to be highly favorable for the production of Fetească Neagră, as well as for other grape varieties, all of which reached an above-average quality level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eIn addition to the outstanding quality of the harvest, production levels were close to the maximum limit for several varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe beginning of the year favored the growing season, with a late and warm autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAt the end of February, precipitation reached up to 50 liters per square meter, after which spring continued with a dry pattern throughout March and April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe warm and dry start of 2020 extended flowering for the Cabernet varieties until around June 10. The mild yet dry summer did not negatively affect the grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAs early as June, gentle rains brought the first signs of optimism for what was announced to be an exceptional harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe mild and relatively dry autumn allowed full phenolic ripeness in all red varieties, resulting in a high-quality production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe APOGEUM vines are located at an altitude of 360 meters, with a northwest exposure and were planted in 1959, making them over 60 years old. Harvest begins in the third week of September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eFrom 5.7 hectares, yields average around 3 tons per hectare, resulting in a limited edition of 9,090 bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe production method involves ceramic amphorae of 2,700 and 1,000 liters (more information at https:\/\/drunkturtle.it\/anfore\/).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eHarvesting takes place in the early hours of the day. After destemming, the berries are carefully hand-selected, preserving only the finest fruit. Using a peristaltic pump that does not crush the berries, the amphorae are then filled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eFermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, without temperature control. Crushing takes place manually inside the amphorae, as shown in the short video clip, over a period of 24–48 hours. During alcoholic fermentation, the cap is managed through gentle sinking and dipping, again without temperature control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAfter three weeks, alcoholic fermentation is completed and followed by a light filtration. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation for the next 3–4 months at 16°C. In spring, the wine is transferred to oak barrels for aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eTwo barrel sizes are used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003e• 300-liter Seguin Moreau “Élégance” barrels, 100% French oak, medium-low toast (60%)\u003cbr\u003e• Second-use Synergie barriques, medium-plus toast (40%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eMaturation continues for 24 months. After bottling, the wine is aged for an additional 12–16 months before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eFetească Neagră is characterized by ripe fruit aromas, especially black plums, black cherries, and black berries, complemented by spicy notes, structured tannins, and a juicy palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe wine is ready to drink now, while also offering excellent aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eWe hope you will enjoy our wine. ‎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Fairwater Script';\"\u003eStefan Timofti, winemaker Apogeum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tohani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59630626668892,"sku":null,"price":170.43,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1203\/6232\/files\/apogeum_bd719920-6bdc-406c-8e1f-85955aeb369b.jpg?v=1698334027","url":"https:\/\/www.tezauro.be\/products\/apogeum-magnum","provider":"Tezauro - Kwaliteitswijnen uit Roemenië","version":"1.0","type":"link"}