dry

Feteasca Alba is an old Romanian variety, with vine flower nose, Mineral hints, balanced taste, generos and delicate. The good Aciditaty gives a special freshness. Excellent as aperetiv. Matched with fish dishes and seafood, cooled at 6-8°C, can create that good - mood of summer nights and not only that.

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 6,13 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,88 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

TASTING NOTES: Fresh grass, elderflower and wild flowers aromas. Refreshing taste, with grapefruit and lime hints on the finish. Well chilled, it harmoniously accompanies fish and seafood, spicy dishes and salads. It is also an excellent aperitif served on its own.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Cool vegetable nose with light yellow fruit notes. Delicately juicy, polished, not completely dry looking fruit, elegant acidity, yeasty and vegetal notes, also very light floral, straightforward style, quite good, very soft and creamy finish with nutty traces. 

Alcohol contents: 13,3 % vol, Total acidity: 6,27 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,66 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating:good (84 WP)

dry

It has powerful aromas of gooseberry, wild grass and fresh lime and a generous, fleshy mouth feel. The wine Displays Mineral characters on its lengthy finish. It goes with seafood, particulary oysters, prawns, scallops and whitebait. It will also complement a range of vegetarian dishes, Starters and those with garlic and Chinese food, cooled at 6-8°C.

Alcohol contents: 13,3 % vol, Total acidity: 6,57 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,13 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Fresh and fruity wine, green apple, yellow melon and citrus aromas, enriched by the tropical taste, smooth body and long aftertaste.

Can be enjoyed along with fish and sea foods, Asian dishes, appetizers as well as chicken meal and white sauce plates.

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 7,34 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 1,88 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Fresh with tropical fruit notes, clean fragrance of apples and pineapple followed by a crisp, refreshing flavour, well structured and sophisticated.Can be enjoyed with all types of fish, calamari, oysters, shrimps and sushi, but also with grilled chicken or cooked with white sauce, pesto pasta and risotto Milanese. Try it also by itself!

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Clear, youthful pome fruit fragrance with floral and nutty traces. Straightforward fruit on the palate, more nutty notes, touch of floral notes, elegant acidity, fairly creamy, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

Alcohol contents: 12,5 % vol, Total acidity: 6,13 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 1,76 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating:good (83 WP) 

dry

Fresh and velvety, vivacious, with raspberry and cherry aroma and subtile spice notes. Refreshing, with good acidity, it is an excellent choice for warm summer evenings, alongside salads, Asian food but also on its own. to be served well chilled at 6°C.

Contains sulfites

2018: Alcohol contents: 13,6 % vol, Total acidity: 6,42 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,98 g/l

dry

Blackberries and spices complemented by vanilla hints from oak. It is recommended to be served at room temperature (about 18°C), associated with substainal dishes, game and steak.

Delicios at the end of the meal with fermented cheese.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Delicately ethereal scent of cassis, mulberries and raspberries with moderate woody hints. Partly preserved plums in the mouth, gingerbread spices, especially cinnamon, plus laurel and juniper berries, slightly drying tannins, applied wood, rather simple, decent finish 

Alcohol contents: 13,2 % vol, Total acidity: 5,04 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,65 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating: very good (85 WP)

dry

Dry plums and black cherry nose, chocolate, vanilla and soft tannins from the oak. Can be served by itself or with red meat, fermented cheese, slightly cooled at 16-18°C.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Clear, youthful nose of red and black berries with floral, nutty and herbal nuances. Clear, straightforward, quite juicy fruit on the palate, slightly floral, delicate nutty notes, fine tannins and some bite, quite a good fruity finish. 

Alcohol contents: 14,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,66 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,87 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating: very good (86 WP) 

dry

Soft and velvety on the palate, blackberry, cherry and red currants nose with well integrated vanilla. Serve at 18°C with any steak, beef, pork and even pheasant and turkey. An excellent choise for cheeses served "à la française" at the end of the meal.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Tobacco aroma of preserved dark berries and cherries with vegetal and wood spice aromas. Preserved fruit in the mouth, cool herbs, bitter almond and some graphite, fine sandy, a little drying wood tannin, sweet melting and some warmth, good but again drying finish 

Alcohol contents: 14,4 % vol, Total acidity: 5,50 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,89 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating: very good (85 WP)

dry

Soft and delicate; intense nose of red berry and dark chocolate, medium body with some tannins and vanilla on the palate. Serve at 16-18°C with poultry, Bolognese pasta, Moroccan and Lebanese food, Brie or Camembert.

Wein-plus Editor note:

Aroma of predominantly red berries with vegetal and earthy notes. Clear, straightforward fruit on the palate, nutty oak, mature tannins, slightly creamy, fairly persistent, slightly spicy in the background, good to very good, relatively juicy finish with tobacco nuances. 

Alcohol contents: 12,5 % vol, Total acidity: 4,43 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,67 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP) 

dry

Complex and beautifully structured, this wine impresses with strong berry and ripe sour cherry aromas, black  pepper hints, followed by velvety taste accompanied by vanilla notes from oak barrel ageing. The wine is full-bodied, with fine well integrated tannins, long aftertaste with dried plum, raisins, cocoa and chocolate aromas. An excellent pairing to veal and lamb, game stew and spicy dishes.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Dried-floral, quite cool aroma of kumquats, ripe pome fruits and sea buckthorn with dried-floral and delicate earthy nuances. Lean fruit in the mouth, partly pickled nuts, carrots and sautéed radicchio, present acidity, earthy tones, light tannin grip, bitterish on the palate, idiosyncratic style, decent finish

Alcohol contents: 14,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,57 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 5,32 g/l

Contains sulfites

 Somewhat smoky, bacony and dried-vegetable nose of more black than red berries with earthy and tobacco woody notes. Straightforward, slightly sweet fruit, crumbly tannin, earthy and dried-vegetable notes, some alcohol warmth, sweetish and at the same time a little tannin-dry finish

wein.plus rating:  good (83 WP)              

dry

Created with love and passion for Romanian varieties, this  blenddevelops citrus, roses and scented nose. Fresh and fruity on the palate, with pink grapefruit notes, well balanced and long lasting finish, this wine can be served with soufflès, fish and seafood, spicy asian dishes, well cooled of 6

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating: very good (85 WP)

 2020: Alcohol contents: 13,3 % vol, Total acidity: 6,50 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 4,10 g/l

dry

Wein-Plus Editor note:Youthful nose with bright yellow fruity aromas as well as herbal and yeasty traces. Tart, restrained fruit, planty notes, delicately nutty and yeasty, light earthy and a little salty notes, some persistence, slightly nutty in the background, good finish

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,4 % vol, Total acidity: 5,96 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,78 g/l

wein.plus rating:very good (85 WP)     

dry

Intense flavors of roses and basil, well ripe apricot and pear, integrated into the full bodied structure and refreshing acidity. The taste is emphasized by an explosion of aromas from incense to pink grapefruit and peaches, It can be served as an aperitif or along with asian, lebanese,indian food chilled at 4-6°C 

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Delicate floral aroma of citrus, apricots and pineapple with slightly tart spicy and earthy aromas. Quite firm fruit in the mouth, cool earthy and herbal tones, quite fine acidity, some persistence, traminer-like bitterness, somewhat spicy, quite good finish with noticeable alcohol warmth 

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,9 % vol, Total acidity: 6,96 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,46 g/l

wein.plus rating:good (83 WP) 

sweet

Lovely aromas of roses,basil and melon; delicious honey sweetness on the palate, rich and well balanced by good acidity. Excellent choise for foie gras, pastry and sweets or along with asian dishes, chilled at 4-6°C

Wein-Plus Editor note:

White fruity nose with floral and vegetal nuances. Straightforward, again very bright, sweet fruit, fine acidity, floral nuances, some candy, some persistence, dark berry traces, good to very good, sweet finish 

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 12,2 % vol, Total acidity: 6,73 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 60.6 g/l

Drink Date 2021-2024

wein.plus rating:

very good (86 WP)

Robert Parker rating: very good (87 WP) 

dry

Merlot - Feteasca Neagra (Black Maiden Grape) - Cabernet Sauvignon

Three varieties specific to Dealu Mare wine region blended with a personal fingerprint of the winemaker; the wine is elegant and generous, developing coffee and tobacco nose, spices and vanilla taste, well integrated by the complex and corpulent structure. The wine is aged in oak barrels. To be served with roasted turkey or goose, pork or game at 16-18°C.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Slightly dried floral and nutty scent of red and black berries with slightly bacony-animalic and very slightly toasty tones as well as a hint of mint. Clear, quite polished, slightly sweet fruit, very fine, ripe tannin, nutty traces and a hint of toastiness, some persistence, warming alcohol, delicately marmalade-like tones, a little spicy and minty, good finish

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,43 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,76 g/l

wein.plus rating:very good (85 WP)

dry

The wine has an unique character of dry plums, black  currants and cinnamon, silky on the palate and well balanced by the round tannins and vanilla hints coming from ageing in oak barrels. To be served with along with lamb, pork, veal, beef dishes or even fried chicken, at 16-18°C.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Slightly nutty nose on more black than red berries, delicate herbaceous and tobacco notes. Ripe, partly preserved fruit on the palate, some cocoa-spicy oak, mature sandy tannins, fairly warm, a touch of herbs and salt, good tart, slightly astringent finish. 

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 14,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,35 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,96

Drink Date: 2021-2027

wein.plus rating: very good (86 WP)

Robert Parker rating: very good (88 WP).

dry

Fresh and fruity wine, yellow melon, nectarine and citrus aromas, crisp lively acidity wich makes the wine well balanced and longlasting. A classic style of Chardonnay which works well with a variety of rich foods and creamy sauces, seafood Cousine or simply on its own, chilled 6-8°C.

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,4 % vol, Total acidity: 5,98 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 1,62 g/l

dry

The wine has strong aromas of guava, passion fruit, gooseberry and lime. the mouthfeel is rich and textured, well-structured, mineral with crisp lively acidity. Chilled at 10 - 13°C. It isa good choice for Asian food, fish and sea food, poultry or on its own.

Wein Plus Editor note:

Grassy-vegetable scent with bright yellow and green fruity notes, a little elderflower and a hint of paprika. Relatively lean, bright fruit, fresh planty notes, a hint of dark berries, floral nuances, hints of exoticism, lively acidity, good persistence, has bite, good to very good, slightly warm finish

Contains sulfites.

Alcohol contents: 12,9 % vol, Total acidity: 6,96 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,11

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP)

dry

Syrah - Pinot Noir - Pinot Grigio

Vivid and delicate, rich in intense raspberry and strawberry aromas. Full creamy taste, with some spice hints, followed by long lasting finish. An excellent company for summer nights while serving light dishes based on vegetables, barbecues, easy sauces or spicy foosm at temperature of 6-8°C.

Earthy, slightly artificial aroma with restrained notes of partly dried citrus fruits, pomegranate seeds and wild strawberries as well as vegetal nuances. Dry, somewhat tart fruit in the mouth, partly dried medicinal herbs, a little soup vegetables and dried flowers, earthy tones, suitable acidity, somewhat rough on the palate, decent finish

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 6,57 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,08 g/l

wein.plus rating:good (80 WP)

dry

The winemaker's personality is reflected in the character of this Cabernet Sauvignon. Elegant wine with aromas of black currant, nuanced by notes of chocolate and tobacco, and complemented by the cedar and vanilla, interweaving aging with noble aroma of this variety. Cabernet goes well with beef, lamb and goose, especially when cooked with herbs. It also is a great match for brie, cheddar cheese and chocolate, at temperature of 16-18°C.

Dappled, earthy and dried vegetal scent of black and a little red berries, pepper and pepper with tobacco notes. Clean and straightforward style, earthy notes, vegetal and light nutty notes, fine dusty tannins, not particularly deep, noticeable alcohol, attractive, slightly muted finish with vegetal notes.

Contains sulfites

Alcohol contents: 13,6 % vol, Total acidity: 5,12 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,98 g/l

Drink Date: 2021.2028

Robert Parker rating: very good (88+ WP)

dry

The result of our wines lying at the bottom of Sahateni hills, this Chardonnay impresses with explosive nose of yellow fruit, pineapple, pear and melon. The wine is full bodied and creamy, with rich taste, followed by hints of vanilla and butter. Well chilled at 8°-10°C, it is an exciting choice for white sauce dishes, lobster and turkey. 

wein.plus rating: very good (86 WP)

Alcohol contents: 13,5 % vol, Total acidity: 6,34 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,08 g/l 

Contains sulfites 

dry

Delicate but fully exuberant, this rose promises an escapade into a world of intense flavors of watermelon, strawberries and raspberries, full refreshing taste.  Perfect for warm summer evenings but not only, excellent company for light dishes, fresh salads and aperitifs and even fruity deserts. To be served well chilled at 6 - 8°C.

Alcohol contents: 13,7 % vol, Total acidity: 7,57 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 1,34 g/l 

Contains sulfites 

dry

The wine is abundant in sour cherry, cassis, plums and spices. Vanilla notes come from ageing in oak barrels. The taste is intense and well balanced , with fine tannins. To be served at 16°-18°C with lamb, roasted beef, game or spicy dishes, Moroccan or Indian meals.

Editor note:Roasted scent of red and black berries with cocoa notes, some pepper, earthy and tobacco nuances. Preserved, slightly sweetish fruit with roasted oak notes, candied nuts and cocoa, warm and slightly creamy, mature tannins, fairly persistent, also leaving cocoa and alcohol on the finish.

Alcohol contents: 14,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,64 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,56 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP)     

dry

Creamy with intense flavors of tropical fruits, pear and yellow melon, well integrated by the oak and vanilla hints. Full bodied and velvety, well balanced acidity, this wine impresses with lovely nose and long aftertaste. Charming when served chilled along white sauce dishes, lobster, turkey and even pork, puddings or butter cakes.

Editor note:

Youthful, slightly smooth pome fruit citrus scent with hint of green banana as well as herbal to herbal and floral nuances. Youthful fruity in the mouth too, pome fruit and banana again, hint of citrus, vegetal notes, a hint of yeast, again a little smooth style, warm alcohol, good finish. 

Alcohol contents: 13,7 % vol, Total acidity: 6,12 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,28 g/l

Contains sulfites

wein.plus rating:very good (85 WP) 

dry

Well evolved, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit with tobacco overtones. Ripe tannins and well integrated oak give a firm but supple wine,To preserve the delicate flavors, technoligical intervention has been kept to minimum; therefore a light deposit on the bottom of the bottle could be a normal occurrence.

Editor note:

Slightly nutty and dried floral nose, ripe red berries, moderate wood and tobacco nuances. Ripe, juicy fruit on the palate, touch of tobacco, floral and nutty notes, touch of coffee and cocoa, fine, mature and sandy tannins, persistent, fairly full-bodied and warm, very good finish. 

Alcohol contents: 13,4 % vol, Total acidity: 5,12 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,22 g/l

Contains sulfites

Drink Date: 2019-2024+

wein.plus rating:  very good  87(WP)

dry

Produced only in exceptional vintages, the wine is intense, with smooth and velvety structure, ripe dark fruit nose, well balanced by subtle vanilly notes.To preserve the delicate flavors, technoligical intervention has been kept to minimum; therefore a light deposit on the bottom of the bottle could be a normal occurrence.

Editor note:

Black berry nose with some nutshells and dried herbs, earthy notes. Straight dark fruit with tart wood notes, earthy notes and a hint of dried mushrooms, slightly tobacco on the palate, fine sandy, youthful tannins, fairly persistent, not particularly deep, but despite the high alcohol with cool elements, dark chocolate in the background, good to very good , quite a smooth finish. 

Alcohol contents: 13,4 % vol, Total acidity: 5,12 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,22 g/l 

Serve at 18° C alongside with red meat or cheese.

Contains sulfites

Drink Date: 2019-2024+

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP)

dry

Fragrant black fruit, spices, especially black and red pepper aromas, intense velvety taste. the fine tannins and vanilla notes comunity from ageing in Romanian oak barriques are well integrated in the solid structure of the wine. The finish is long, strongly spicy with dark chocolate and cocoa hints. it can be served with lamb, grilled veal, game or spicy meat dishes. It is also a great choise for Moroccan and Indian food.

Alcohol contents: 14,9 % vol, Total acidity: 5,43 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,28g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Carefully selected from exceptional vintages, the wine has been completed by maturation in oak barrels followed by bottle ageing it was released on the market. The result is a deep color wine, generous, full bodied, velvety texture, cassis and spices focused nose,well balanced by vanilla oak.To preserve the delicate flavors, technoligical intervention has been kept to minimum; therefore a light deposit on the bottom of the bottle could be a normal occurrence.

Wein-Plus Editor note:

Fragrance of very ripe black berries and some plums with nutty, woody and slightly ethereal notes. Ripe, juicy, clear fruit, integrated, finely tart wood spice, fine, present tannin, some bite, relatively much power and some alcohol warmth, not too deep, but very carefully made, still very slightly drying, good to very good finish 

Alcohol contents: 14,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,21 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,85 g/lServe at 18° C with grilled meats or cheese.

Contains sulfites

Drink Date

2021 - 2031

Robert Parker rating: very good (90 WP)

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP)

dry

The Three Black Maidens, fruits of our vineyard's most gifted years, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Very smooth and long finish. This wine is served best to steak, hard cheese varieties or dark chocolate.

Editor note:

Slightly nutty and slightly dried, vegetal and herbaceous notes, black berries, some cherries and a hint of parsley. Firm-looking, clear, quite juicy fruit, surprisingly cool and surprisingly cool fruit on the palate, nutty and slightly tobacco-like oak, some cocoa, fine, mature tannins, delicate bite, good persistence and substance, spicy notes, very good finish.

006: Alcohol contents: 14,9 % vol, Total acidity: 5,50 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,74 g/l 

Contains sulfites

 wein.plus rating:   very good (88 WP)

 Drink Date

2021 - 2026

dry

Black Maiden Grape - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah. Four varieties with distinct personality, each adding unique aromas to a perfect, complex and surprising harmony of sensations. Intense vibrant start, with rich aromas of red and black fruits, ripe cherries, dried plums and raisins, subtle oak and spice notes. The wine develops solid structure, completed by fine tannins and fruity, marmalade velvety taste with caramel and dark chocolate on the finish. The aftertaste is long, with tobacco and vanilla hints. It can be served alongside with veal, lamb, game and also cheese or dark chocolate.

Alcohol contents: 14,9 % vol, Total acidity: 5,81 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,22 g/l

Contains sulfites

Drink Date

2021 - 2031

dry

This wine has a brilliant yellow color with green hues. Its intense aroma is a fragrant blend of citrus fruit, peaches and acacia flowers with a mineral backdrop typical for the soil in our vineyards. On the palate, it is fruit driven, with a pleasant acidity that highlights its freshness, elegant and excellent persistence.

Editor note:

Cool, quite green, herbal nose with restrained yellow fruity notes. Lean, straightforward fruit, clearly vegetal, suitable acidity, somewhat drying on the palate, limited substance, passable finish 

wein.plus rating:good (81 WP)

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 6,04 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,33 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

The wine is clear yellow in color with light golden glints. This is the best example of a wine with primary aromas. The olfactory intensity is distinctively grapey, accompanied by subtle floral notes of roses. The freshness and hint of refined bitterness contribute to the spontaneity and harmony of this organic wine. With its dry character, is perfect for whetting the appetite.

Editor note:

Cool, somewhat floral and herbal nose with restrained yellow fruity notes and a hint of orange zest. Lean and straight in the mouth, herbal and light nutty tones, noticeable yeast, some persistence, floral flavours, some bite, decent to good, still slightly drying finish 

wein.plus rating:good (82 WP)

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,5 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,63 g/l

Contains sulfites

sweet 

The olfactory intensity is distinctively grapey, accompanied by subtle floral notes of roses. The freshness and hint of refined bitterness contribute to the spontaneity and harmony of this organic wine.

Rather simple, vegetal and floral nose with light yellow fruit notes. Light-bodied, very sweet, again light fruit, floral and delicate yellow spicy notes, candy notes on the palate, fairly persistent, quite lively acidity, hint of red berries, not particularly deep, good, sweet finish.

wein.plus rating:

good (84 WP)

Alcohol contents: 11,5 % vol, Total acidity: 6,12 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 62,0 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

A gastronomic rosè displaying generous red fruit aromas, cherries and strawberries. The palate is both fresh and soft, with beautiful, fruity aromatic intensity.

Alcohol contents: 13,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,86 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 6,65 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

A bright red wine that exhibits the classic Pinot Noir aromas of red fruit, especially sour cherries, complemented by the spicy and smoky character of the oak barrel in which was aged for 8 months. Dry, balanced, with discreet tannins and a lingering and elegant after-taste.

The 2018 Pinot Noir Viile Metamorfosis was aged for six months in used Hungarian oak and comes in at 13.5% alcohol. A ne deal, this has some bite on the nish and a fresh feel with lifted fruit on that nish. A bit too tight just now, this is not yet very expressive, but perhaps it will show better on release (this will be available in the USA in April 2021). It might well need another six months or so in the cellar even then. Today, it is not particularly fruity and doesn't seem terribly ripe, relying instead on its structure and precision. Overall, this precise Pinot needs to show more expressive fruit and come into better balance—if it can. It has some promise, and the price certainly makes it a bargain for a nice food wine.

Robert Parker rating: very good (86 WP)

Drink Date

2021 - 2028 

Alcohol contents: 14,0 % vol, Total acidity: 4,70 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,20 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

This bright ruby red wine displays aromas of black fruits like blackberries and cassis, toast and pepper flavors rendered by 18 month ageing in large oak barrels. The palate is lavish, well balanced, with ripe tannins and a relentless aftertaste.

The 2016 Folklore Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for four months in used Hungarian oak and comes in at 14.3% alcohol. Tight, a little bitter and perhaps a bit unusual in its avor prole, with hints of herbs and a bit of a high-toned nuance, this is nonetheless a wine with ne concentration and even better structure for very modest money. It nishes with a wave of red- fruit avors. In many ways, this is a lot of wine for the modest price, but I would like to see some evidence it can come into balance. It will not be available in the USA until April 2021, which gives us some extra time anyway. Even then, you might be well advised to stick it in the cellar for another year or so. 

Robert Parker rating: very good (86+WP)

Drink Date

Alcohol contents: 14,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,27 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,43 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Our Viile Metamorfosis Merlot is a red-violet colored wine, with intense fruity aromas reminiscent of red fruits (sour cherries, plums) and complemented by spicy notes associated with components in the oak barrels. It is a medium-bodied, elegant wine, well-balanced in acidity and mature tannins developing a fresh, savory finish.

Alcohol contents: 14,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,95 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,46 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

A vividly coloured wine that reveals pleasant aromas of black cherry and plum. Full-bodied on the palate with sweet tannins andc spicy notes. The finish is elegant and lingering. 

The 2018 Viile Metamorfosis Fetească Neagră was aged for six months in second-use Hungarian oak. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This is a ne bargain in its youth. Where it goes from here will be a good question, but for now, it punches above its weight. It seems reasonably full in the mouth, tight on the nish and tightly wound in general. Dry and serious, with blackberries on the nish, this has a certain freshness I appreciated a lot. It's not a wine with a big sweet-and-fruity demeanor. For comparison and contrast, try the 2017 Domeniile Săhăteni Fetească Neagră Artisan in this issue, which has a very diferent style. This Viile Metamorfosis emphasizes elegance more than fruitiness. It will be interesting to see where this goes as it ages, but it's a no-brainer bargain today as a restaurant wine or house pour.

Robert Parker rating: excellent (90 WP)

Drink Date

Alcohol contents: 13,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,14 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,93 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

A full bodied, smooth wine, with dense and well structured tannins, aromas of berries (wird cherries, blackberries amd blueberries), wrapped in dark chocolate, licorice and vanilla.

Editor note:

Firm, a hint of animal, also woody-spicy aroma of ripe black berries, tobacco and partly roasted nuts with cedary notes and rather 'tart spicy tones. Firmly knit, ripe, quite juicy dark fruit, nutty wood, some cocoa on the palate, a hint of tar and cedary notes, fine sandy, present tannin, some acid bite, a hint of blood orange in the background, cocoa and coffee spicy wood flavours, persistent, dense and concentrated, some depth, salty hints, a hint of dry herbs, very good to long finish with juice, smoke and spice 

wein.plus rating:excellent (90 WP)

Alcohol contents: 14,00 % vol, Total acidity: 5,25 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,14 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Attractive dark red color with ruby hues. Intense aromas of mature red fruits overlaying minerals and sweet spicy notes. The palate is ample and generous, with excellent smooth tannins and a long and pleasant finish.

Editor note:

Rather cool and delicately acidic nose of dark berries and cherries with herbal, delicately peppery and dried floral nuances. Ripe, juicy and polished, for all its power rather cool fruit with very fine, youthful tannins and very slight acid bite, good persistence, a little cocoa and cake spices in the background, herbal and earthy nuances, good to very good finish 

90 Pt. Gault & Millau from 100.

very good (87 WP) 

Alcohol contents: 15,50 % vol, Total acidity: 5,70 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,98 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Intense aromas of exotic fruits and acacia flowers intertwine harmoniously with mineral notes. The wine is dry with a medium body, balanced with a lingering after-taste that brings forth fruit flavors (apricots and figs).

Cool, grassy-vegetable nose with green and yellow fruity nuances and some elderberry. Lean and straightforward in the mouth, fresh-vegetable spiciness, lively, fine acidity, some persistence, delicate yeasty tones reminiscent of elderflower, has polish, quite elegant, good finish with some pull 

wein.plus rating:very good (85 WP)

Alcohol contents: 13,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,66 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,87 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

Something vegetal and a touch of nutty scent with clear yellow fruit aromas and moderate Holzanklängen. Ripe, creamy fruit on the palate, light, slightly nutty oak, very elegant acidity, good persistence, some vegetal and herbaceous traces, mineral traces, medium body, hint of tobacco in the background, good to very good finish.

Tart, somewhat nutty and hinted herbal fragrance with restrained, light yellow fruit notes. Clear, tart, light fruit, nutty notes, slightly vegetal notes, earthy and mineral notes in the background, fairly lively acidity, good persistence, good to very good, tart, slightly salty finish. 

Wein‑Plus Bewertung:

wein.plus rating:very good (87 WP)

Alcohol contents: 13,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,27 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 0,73 g/l

Contains sulfites

dry

A wine with reddish-purple color and strong flavors of candied plum and black cherry. Dry with mature tannins. The wine was aged in oak barrels for a period of eight months.

Firm, greasy, dried herbaceous and peppery-spicy nose, black berries and cherries with prominent licorice notes and some sandalwood. Ripe, canned and candied fruit with spicy and dried floral aromas, more licorice, some sandalwood and quite prominent clove, dark chocolate on the palate, good substance and persistence, some kola nut, herbs in the background, some salt, peppery and very light greasy notes, very good, compact finish. 

86 Pt. Gault & Millau from 100.

wein.plus rating:

very good (88 WP)

Alcohol contents: 14,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,25 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,78 g/l 

Contains sulfites

dry

Clear, slightly warm nose with red berries and some cherries with nutty and tobacco traces. Ripe, preserved and preserved fruit on the palate, some cocoa-spicy oak, mature tannins, noticeable alcohol, slightly jammy notes, nevertheless has some polished notes, good to very good finish, more spicy oak on the finish, sweetish and warm.

Slightly earthy and dried vegetal scent of predominantly red berries with woody and very light floral notes. Clear, juicy and fresh fruit, fine tannins, lively acidity, slightly smoky and roasted notes, herb tones, a hint of bacon and salt, has life, good sustainability, animating bite, very good, firm, elegantly juicy and slightly spicy finish with a touch . 

wein.plus rating:very good (88 WP)

Alcohol contents: 14,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,30 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,90 g/l

Contains sulfites 

dry

With a deep red color and violet hues, exhibiting aromas of blackberries with notes of figs and chocolate, marked out by a vanilla character. Fresh, juicy and flavorful as it enters the mouth with round tannins and long, lingering finish.

Somewhat muted, animalic and clearly nutty-woody aroma of boiled-down black berries and a little cherry with leathery, dried-vegetable and tarry notes. Also in the mouth preserved fruit with a lot of chocolaty and smoky-roasty wood, liquorice and some tobacco, predominantly friable, partly slightly sandy-drying tannin, a lot of alcohol, clearly smoky-specky flavours and dried root vegetables, lasting, a bit rustic, a bit heated, good to very good finish 

wein.plus rating:very good (86 WP)

Alcohol contents: 15,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,10 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 3,44 g/l

Contains sulfites

Gewurztraminer, lusty as sinful love. One of the most charming, powerful,

strongest wines. The sensual aromas blend hazelnuts, honey, musk, 

rose petals and oriental spices. The Traminer of Jidvei is the wine for

 sumptuous platters: stuffed roasts, beef roast with mushrooms, fine 

cheeses.

Alcohol contents: 13,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,76 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 12,0 g/l

Contains sulfites

An incredibly surprising aromatic range, from mineral to wild flowers.

the wine is well balanced and has enough ending acidity, a perfect

combination of a traditional Romanian varietal with the most modern

wine-making technique.

The castles tell a story about knights, noblemen and chivalry, but in

Tarnava Valley they also tell a story about wine, they are a symbol of

an ancient tradition in the art of wine growing and wine making. We

invite you to discover this beautiful tradition with a glass of Owner's 

Choice wine, satisfaction is guaranteed by The Owner Claudiu

Necsulescu. 

Alcohol contents: 12,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,99 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 4,0 g/l

Contains sulfites

A dry wine, delicate and well balanced, with floral aromas and a gentle

minerality. This Pinot Gris has a moderate acidity, bittersweet notes of

cocoa and tropical fruit with a almondy note at the end.

The castles tell a story about knights, noblemen and chivalry, but in

Tarnava Valley they also tell a story about wine, they are a symbol of

an ancient tradition in the art of wine growing and wine making. We

invite you to discover this beautiful tradition with a glass of Owner's 

Choice wine, satisfaction is guaranteed by The Owner Claudiu

Necsulescu. 

Alcohol contents: 13,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,53 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 2,71 g/l

Contains sulfites

Fresch, clean and zesty Sauvignon Blanc, with a yellow-greenish

color and an elegant aroma of grass and a subtile hint of elder

flower. The nose offers up pure floral aromas of citrus blossom

and grapefruit. The taste has nuances of green apple and lime,

complemented with a pleasant minerality and crisp acidity.

The castles tell a story about knights, noblemen and chivalry, but in

Tarnava Valley they also tell a story about wine, they are a symbol of

an ancient tradition in the art of wine growing and wine making. We

invite you to discover this beautiful tradition with a glass of Owner's 

Choice wine, satisfaction is guaranteed by The Owner Claudiu

Necsulescu. 

Alcohol contents: 12,3 % vol, Total acidity: 5,99 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 4,00 g/l

Contains sulfites

Jidvei sparkling wine is gradually being produced according to the traditional Champenoise method, which makes it a true competitor of the very well-known French sparkling wine. At Jidvei, the sparkling wine is drawn off, fermented, clarified and delivered in the same bottle. It is a guarantee that from the time of extraction and consumption only time completes and refines the content. The wine as raw material is obtained from grapes Royal Girl Grape (Feteasca Regala), Welsch Riesling (Riesling Italian) and Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), vinified according to a special technology. The drawing off, the depositing, the periodic turning of the bottles is done manually, with great care. All these processes give the sparkling wine Romantine, raw or semi-dry, white or rose, a fine, genuine pearl aspect and a freshness very similar to that of Champagne.

Alcohol contents: 12,0 % vol, Total acidity: 5,69 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 10,08 g/l

Contains sulfites

Jidvei sparkling wine is gradually being produced according to the traditional Champenoise method, which makes it a true competitor of the very well-known French sparkling wine. At Jidvei, the sparkling wine is drawn off, fermented, clarified and delivered in the same bottle. It is a guarantee that from the time of extraction and consumption only time completes and refines the content. The wine as raw material is obtained from grapes Royal Girl Grape (Feteasca Regala), Welsch Riesling (Riesling Italian) and Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), vinified according to a special technology. The drawing off, the depositing, the periodic turning of the bottles is done manually, with great care. All these processes give the sparkling wine Romantine, raw or semi-dry, white or rose, a fine, genuine pearl aspect and a freshness very similar to that of Champagne.

Alcohol contents: 12,0 % vol, Total acidity: 6,07 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 4,32 g/l

Contains sulfites

Jidvei sparkling wine is gradually being produced according to the traditional Champenoise method, which makes it a true competitor of the very well-known French sparkling wine. At Jidvei, the sparkling wine is drawn off, fermented, clarified and delivered in the same bottle. It is a guarantee that from the time of extraction and consumption only time completes and refines the content. The wine as raw material is obtained from grapes Royal Girl Grape (Feteasca Regala), Welsch Riesling (Riesling Italian) and Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), vinified according to a special technology. The drawing off, the depositing, the periodic turning of the bottles is done manually, with great care. All these processes give the sparkling wine Romantine, raw or semi-dry, white or rose, a fine, genuine pearl aspect and a freshness very similar to that of Champagne.

Alcohol contents: 12,0 % vol, Total acidity: 6,13 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 8,32 g/l

Contains sulfites

Jidvei lies in the Valea Târnavelor valley and has been known as a wine country since 1200. Transylvanian Saxons, who were experienced winegrowers and one of the first to settle in this area, produced brandy in Romania. Thus the Romanian name "Vinars"; was created from the two words "vin"; and "ars";, which translated into German are "verbrannter Wein"; and "ars"; respectively. Brandy means. This centuries-long tradition continues today, and so Vinars Jidvei brandy is made from young wine with a high acidity level, which gives it its unique finesse and incomparable aroma. The long aging of at least 4 years in Transylvanian oak barrels gives the brandy its bright amber colour and a soft and velvety taste. V. S. O. P. (very superior old pale, english excellent old and pale) stands for a barrel storage of at least 4 years

Alcohol contents: 42,0 % vol. 

The ZAREA Diamond Collection" is the premium 

experience for our upscale clientele, who appreciate

the soft and fine taste of sparkling wine obtained by 

traditional fermentation and perfected since 1912.

Alcohol contents: 11,65 % vol, Total acidity: 6,0 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 15,0 g/l

Contains sulfites

The ZAREA Diamond Collection" is the premium 

experience for our upscale clientele, who appreciate

the soft and fine taste of sparkling wine obtained by 

traditional fermentation and perfected since 1912.

Alcohol contents: 11,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,9 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 10,9 g/l

Contains sulfites

The ZAREA Diamond Collection" is the premium 

experience for our upscale clientele, who appreciate

the soft and fine taste of sparkling wine obtained by 

traditional fermentation and perfected since 1912.

Alcohol contents: 11,5 % vol, Total acidity: 5,95 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 17,5 g/l

 In 1912, when the first bottles of wine were ready for the second fermentation in the Mott & Fils cellar, the fascinating story of the largest sparkling wine producer in Romania began. Going through the tumultuous periods of Romania’s history, from the initiatory age of the pre-war period, to the brilliance of Little Paris and up to the complete liberation of the Romanian spirit, the classic sparkling wine remained a faithful companion, which crowned many a happy moment, unchanged by the waves of time.

Keeping the tradition of the sparkling wine fermented in the bottle, ZAREA 100 is born, as a coronation of the experience gained throughout the century. A delicate sparkling wine with a distinct taste and a fine bubbling, ZAREA 100 is the supreme expression of the tradition in the production of sparkling wines.

In keeping with customs dating back to 1912, based on the traditional method of producing champagne, the wine is closed / tanked in bottles and kept for its accomplishment in cellars at constant temperature for one year. Then, with the utmost care, the bottles are manually spun over the eighth of a circle in order to crystallize perfection. The fluid then finds its purpose in a royal packaging, worthy of the superlative of the universal industry.

We invite you to taste the magic liquor perfected directly in the bottle that you hold in your hand. Only 6% of the sparkling wines in Romania are made by this traditional method.

Alcohol contents: 11,85 % vol, Total acidity: 6,15 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 11,5 g/l

Contains sulfites

 In 1912, when the first bottles of wine were ready for the second fermentation in the Mott & Fils cellar, the fascinating story of the largest sparkling wine producer in Romania began. Going through the tumultuous periods of Romania’s history, from the initiatory age of the pre-war period, to the brilliance of Little Paris and up to the complete liberation of the Romanian spirit, the classic sparkling wine remained a faithful companion, which crowned many a happy moment, unchanged by the waves of time.

Keeping the tradition of the sparkling wine fermented in the bottle, ZAREA 100 is born, as a coronation of the experience gained throughout the century. A delicate sparkling wine with a distinct taste and a fine bubbling, ZAREA 100 is the supreme expression of the tradition in the production of sparkling wines.

In keeping with customs dating back to 1912, based on the traditional method of producing champagne, the wine is closed / tanked in bottles and kept for its accomplishment in cellars at constant temperature for one year. Then, with the utmost care, the bottles are manually spun over the eighth of a circle in order to crystallize perfection. The fluid then finds its purpose in a royal packaging, worthy of the superlative of the universal industry.

We invite you to taste the magic liquor perfected directly in the bottle that you hold in your hand. Only 6% of the sparkling wines in Romania are made by this traditional method.

Alcohol contents: 11,95 % vol, Total acidity: 6,0 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 33 g/l

Contains sulfites

The sparkling wines from the MOTT special collection are wines dedicated to the founder of ZAREA, Wilhelm Mott, an oenologist who was passionate about Romania and wines. There are high class products that aim to continue the work of the one who built the most appreciated brand of sparkling wine from the interwar period.

MOTT Methode Traditionelle, with the Extra-Dry assortment, is a sparkling wine that incorporates the ZAREA Company’s secular experience in the production of sparkling wines. MOTT, the sparkling wine of a pale yellow color with radiant notes of ripe fruits and almonds, with a fresh harmonious taste, fine and persistent bubbling, is produced by the Traditional Method of Natural Fermentation in the bottle, from a blend of selected wines. Only 6% of the wines sold in Romania are produced by the Traditional Method.

MOTT Prosecco is a fresh DOC sparkling wine, with floral notes and fine bubbling, made 100% of the glera grape variety from vineyards located in northern Italy in the Prosecco Treviso DOC area.

Alcohol contents: 12,2 % vol, Total acidity: 5,94 g/l, Direct reducing sugar contents: 14,7 g/l

Contains sulfites