Theia Chardonnay

Limited Edition

Composition:   100% Chardonnay

Vintage:            2012,  DOC-CMD Sebes-Alba

Limited edition:  13,000 bottles

International Recognition:

Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2013 – www.decanter.com

Gold Medal – National Wine Contest “Golden Grape” 2012 –

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Silver Medal – International Wine Contest Bucharest 2012 –

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Silver Medal – International Wine Contest Bucharest 2011 –

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88 points – Wine Enthusiast magazine 2012 (USA)

“Youthful and clean on the nose, with ripe apple notes and some vanilla oak. On the palate, the wine has some creaminess and texture, crisp acidity and showed good oak balance.” Caroline Gilby, Master of Wine

“Pristine on the nose and palate, this dry, full-bodied Chardonnay is a prime example of how thoroughly modern Romanian winemaking can be. Juicy and floral with pretty hints of apple blossoms, it’s creamy and rich in texture, yet impeccably refreshing on the finish.” Wine Enthusiast Magazine 2012

Vineyard:

The vineyards at Sebes in Transylvania are situated in one of the Romania’s oldest and most renowned regions for its dry white wines. The  grapes used in this wine are the result of a superb vintage at Sebes.

Climate / Quality of the soil:

The cooler climate of this region, its altitude (100-600 meters above the sea level), the vicinity of Mures and Secas rivers, the early morning mists and the forest soils (brown and alluvial brown) , all ensure a slow ripening of the grapes, thus preserving their delicate aromas and providing the wines with lively acidity.

Winemaking process:

Hand harvesting at full maturity at the end of September; grapes carefully selected

Skin maceration for 5 hours at 12°C

Gravity drainage of the must

Controlled fermentation at 16°C

Ageing for 12 months in  new American oak

Bottling and labelling

Wine composition:

Alcohol:  14.0%; Total acidity: 5.62 g/L; Reducing sugar: 3.68 g/L

Winemaker comments:

Our Chardonnay is a classic exponent of the ‘modern’ style of barrel fermented Chardonnay:  the wine structure is lighter and fresher with cleaner, crispier mouth-feel. Light straw in colour. Fermentation and maturation in new American oak has added delicious creamy nose of vanilla, scented honey liquor and  a strong presence of spicy nutmeg. An explosion of luscious ripe apricots, fine zest of melons and some exotic grapefruit.

Food matches:

An ideal pairing for  fresh fish thrown on the grill or pasta tossed with basil, chicken with grilled vegetables or seafood dishes.

Drinking temperature:

Best served between 10-12°C