Prahova Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry Red Wine

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage:           2011, Dealurile Munteniei

Vineyard:

Dealu Mare is the wine-producing region that corresponds almost entirely to the Piemonte region, which makes the transition between Curvature Carpathians – Sub Carpathians and the eastern Romanian Plain. The vineyard has deep roots in the history of the region which is called the “ land of red wines”.

Climate / Quality of the soil:

The climate is continental, with average annual sunlight of 2200 hours, average annual temperature between 9.5-10.5°C and the average rainfall of 500-600 mm.

The soils are brown-reddish forest with a high content of iron, which is very favourable for red grape varieties.

Winemaking process:

Hand harvesting at full maturity; grapes carefully selected

De-stemming

Gently crushed

Maceration and controlled fermentation in roto-tanks during 7-10 days

Ageing in French barrels for 6 months

Bottling and labelling

Ageing in bottles

Wine composition:

Alcohol: 13.0%

Total acidity: 5.17 g/L

Residual sugar: 3.90 g/L

Winemaker comments:

Ruby-red in colour, this dry Cabernet Sauvignon exudes aromas of  tabbaco, black pepper and brown oak. The winemaking process was carefully done, allowing the extraction and conservation of the primary flavours.

Food matches:

Ideal with grilled dishes, lamb with thyme, pasta or cheese.

Drinking temperature:

Best served between 16-18°C