Faurar Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Feteasca Neagra 2016

Country
Romania
Region
Romania
Producer
DAVINO
Grape(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Merlot (35%)
Feteascå Neagrå (25%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
Yes

Region

Romania has a rich winemaking history which dates back for over 4000 years. In 2011 Romania was ranked as the 13th largest wine producing country in the world. Romania is home to many local grape varieties such as Feteasca, Zghihara de Husi, Cramposia de Dragasani and Galbena de Odobesti as well as some plantings in recent years of more western European grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Producer

Da Vino are at the forefront of Romanian viticulture. Situated in the heart of the Dealu Mare viticulture region just below the Transylvanian Alps and surrounded by the Buzau river valley in the west and the Teleajan valley in the east. Da Vino are committed to creating blends which are expressive of the region using indigenous grape varieties and creating blends with personality.
Tasting Notes
An intense ruby in colour with purple highlights, this blend of Feteascå Neagrå, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is bursting full of red and black fruit aromas. Smooth tannins and a velvety mouthfeel create a harmonious wine with concentrated fruit flavours of blackberries, black cherries, coffee and dried fruits. A proportion of the wine (70%) was aged in Romanian oak which adds backbone and spicy undertones, creating a well structured, juicy wine with a long finish.
Food
Try as an accompaniment to Lamb Schnitzel or veal stew.