Grape harvest and winemaking:
Grape harvest and winemaking
Harvesting period: Hand harvested on 12th and 16th September 2014
Fermentation: 5 days skin-contact maceration pre-fermentation to extract colours and aromas,
followed fermentation at controlled temperature
Maturation: In stainless steel tanks for 7 months
Wine tasting:
Vintage: 2014
Grapes: Fetească Neagră 100%
Soil: Brown luvisol
Region/Appelation: D.O.C. Mehedinți Corcova
Visual: Deep red
Aroma: Intense flavours of fruity ripe red fruits such as cassis and blackberry opening to reveal spicy notes
Taste: round, smooth with velvety tannins leading to a long finish with strong aromas
Food Pairing: Game and mature, strong cheeses
Serving Temperature: 17-18ºC