Legend of Dracula Feteasca Neagra

TASTING: Ruby red, with dominant aromas of red fruits. Taste of ripe black fruit, with delicate notes of vanilla, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon even in post taste. The fine structure and mild tannins make the wine easy to drink. It is recommended to be served at 15-18°C. It will be well suited with barbecue, pasta or cheese. WINE MAKING PROCESS: The grapes are sorted and de-stemmed and sent to the fermenter. The fermentation lasted for 3-8 days. Vinification calls for the repeated punching down of the cap to maximise the extraction of the polyphenolic compounds and colour components which will give the finished wine its distinctive style. Fermented in stainless steel tanks vertical and matured for 6 months. VINEYARD: The vineyard is located in Moldova region and the relief has the appearance of a plate that leans slightly, from 250-300 m altitude in N and NV up to 80-100 m altitude in E and SE. The oldest record of the local Nicoresti wines dates back in 1626 when were sold by merchants in Vienna and other major cities of Central Europe. Among the favourite wines of ruler Stephen the Great was Fetească Neagră of Nicoreşti. ORIGIN: Fetească Neagră (or Black Maiden in English) 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.