Carastelec Carassia Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine from Romania Award Winning

Sparkling wine is born twice: first, when the must becomes still wine, and a second time, when it becomes effervescent. Carassia is produced using the traditional method, with a second fermentation and extended ageing in the bottle. The base wines, which since 2019 also include reserve wines from several previous vintages, are then blended and bottled Grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and fermented in stainless steel tanks after gentle pressing, in order to preserve freshness and a firm texture Our sparkling wines bear the imprint of the terroir, while also reflecting our vision of quality and excellence, as well as our core values. Extended ageing on the lees is the quintessence of sparkling wine, during which the wine is born, for the second time, through a natural, almost “magical” transformation in the bottle This process gives the wine a creamy texture, complex flavours and a festive effervescence defined by elegance and harmony. Carassia is aged in bottle for a minimum of 20 months, and sometimes longer, depending on the wine’s evolution in bottle The name Carassia, as well as the wine itself, expresses the uniqueness of its place of origin, the village of Carastelec and highlights the importance and added value of terroir in wine production Carastelec Carassia Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine displays an elegant straw-yellow colour, a fine mousse and pronounced autolytic notes revealing fresh, fruity, floral, and biscuity notes. These distinctive autolytic characteristics result from an extended 22-month period of bottle ageing Elegant aromas of brioche and yeast, along with the wine’s creamy texture are complemented by the freshness of ripe fruit, delicate citrus notes, and supported by the wine’s natural acidity, all balanced by the dosage Multiple international awards Vivino rating: 4.2 / 5