Draculea - Feteasca Neagra & Syrah
Legendary Dracula Wines
DOC-CT Dealu Mare
2022 - 14% vol. alc. - 75cl.
Droge rode wijn
57% Feteasca Neagra, 43% Syrah
Stevig en karaktervol
Bewaarpotentieel: 5-7 jaar
ORIGIN: The wine is prepared entirely from grapes of Fetească Neagră
and Syrah, varieties coming from the Dealu Mare which is the homeland
of red wines in Romania, the thirteenth wine producer in the world. Fetească
Neagră 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: Each variety has been separately harvested. Wild alcoholic
fermentation 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 winemaker
Aurelia Visinescu, known for her wines witch 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: Complex aromas, intensely fruity with cherry, plums and spicy notes.
Ripe red fruits taste, completed by some sweet vanilla and spicy hints; the tannins
are 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 duck
and turkey, smoked ham and chorizo, beef burgers.
