• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: DeMatei
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Merlot 50, Cabernet Sauvignon 30, Feteasca Neagra 20%
• Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / single vineyard
• Readiness for drinking: now~2042
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen

The maker

The DeMATEI winery owns 80 hectares of old vines around the legendary Teganeanu and Zorilor hills. The terroir here is one of the most expressive in Romania, and it has a huge potential for producing high-quality wines.

The wines produced here have successfully passed the test of time, demonstrating a high aging potential.

The land, the climate, and the people of these places have created a symbiosis over many generations from which real treasures are born and grown.

The label

"Rosturi" is a word in Romanian with a deep meaning, roughly translated into English as "goals and purpose." It embodies a philosophical concept that combines "reason for living" and "joy of living," suggesting the depth and consistency of this wine.

It is "something done with meaning for someone else". "Rosturi" conveys the idea that wine has stories to tell and carries a deep meaning behind it.

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  Deep ruby color.
  
• Nose
  The aroma is intense, dominated by black fruits. It presents aromas of ripe black cherries, blackberries, and blueberries, with nuances of spices (cloves, cinnamon, licorice), dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of vanilla.
  
• Palate
  It is dry, with a high alcohol content. The tannins are abundant, and the flavor is rich and intense. It has a solid structure and is medium to full-bodied. Dominated by ripe black fruits, it is a wine with a satisfying mouthfeel. The balance of all elements is excellent, resulting in a smooth mouthfeel without any sharp edges. Although the tannins are plentiful, they are well-ripened, giving the texture a velvety sensation. The finish is long, leaving lingering flavors of black fruits.
  
• Food pairing
  It pairs well with beef teppanyaki, lean beef steak, roasted lamb, and aged cheeses.
  

Service tips

• Serving temperature: 16~18℃
• Decanting can mellow out the taste of the wine and open up its aromas. The recommended time from decanting to serving the wine is about 30 minutes.

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.98％
• Residual sugar: 0.01 g/l
• Acidity: 6.00 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: cork

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• Historical region: Muntenia
• Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei
• Podgorie: Dealu Mare
• Village: Zorești
• Soil: The soil is characterized by brown, non-carbonate clay loam. Its texture is clay-sandy, with a 30-32% clay content, enhancing water retention capacity (an advantageous feature in dry years).
• Altitude: 80~100 m
• Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
• Average annual temperature: 12.6°C
• Vineyard owner: DeMatei
• Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE

Winemaking information

• Production place: DeMatei
• Fermentation: temperature controlled stainless tank fermentation.
• Malolactic conversion: in oak barrels.
• Maturing: oak barrels.
• Winemaker: Alin LĂZĂRESCU.
• Bottling place: DeMatei.
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle.

​​Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Import method: maritime import.
• Import Route: DeMatei ⇨ Daniel's Wine Club.
• Quality control method during transportation: use temperature-controlled containers.

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama.
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C.

You can find gift boxes, along with packaging and noshi (traditional Japanese ceremonial wrapping) options, on the "Accessories and Gifts" page.

If you’d like to add a personal touch to your gift, we can also include a card or message in the package. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance. We will do our best to ensure your gift arrives in perfect condition.

Important Note

Some wines are not compatible with gift packaging due to their size (either too wide or too tall). In these cases, we will indicate in the [PRODUCT DESCRIPTION] section that the wine is not compatible with gift packaging.

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