• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: VSN
• Type: white / dry
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100%
• Classification: D.O.C.-C.M.D. Sarica Niculitel / Certified by ONVPV seal
• Readiness for drinking: now~2042
• Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen

The wine

This elegant Chardonnay stands as an example of Romanian winemaking at its finest. Sourced from a single vineyard in the Sarica Niculitel region, it is crafted from meticulously selected grapes that showcase the area's exceptional terroir. Elevated to the ranks of world-class wines, this Chardonnay offers remarkable aging potential, promising to evolve beautifully over time. Together with its equally impressive Aligoté counterpart, it highlights the extraordinary winemaking potential of the Dobrogea region.

Tasting notes

Appearance

A healthy, radiant medium lemon color with golden hues.

Nose

The vibrant, fresh primary aromas harmonize beautifully with the refined secondary aromas, unveiling a remarkable complexity. Layers of wildflowers, elderflower, grapefruit, pear, peach, pineapple, lychee, lemongrass, citrus fruits, and apple are enriched by a distinctive mineral character from the limestone soils, evoking wet stones and flint. Buttery nuances from malolactic fermentation, the comforting scent of freshly baked bread from sur lie aging, and sophisticated hints of vanilla, toasted almonds, coconut, and nutty notes from barrel aging add depth and elegance.

Palate

Dry with moderately high acidity, this wine strikes a perfect balance with its medium alcohol content and medium (+) body. The flavors are bold and unforgettable, delivering a voluminous mouthfeel and an exceptionally creamy texture. The slightly elevated acidity adds a vibrant edge, bringing the wine into perfect harmony. Assertive tropical fruit notes are seamlessly integrated with subtle oak nuances, adding layers of elegant complexity. Dominant characteristics include flinty mineral tones, nutty hints, and brioche-like richness. The finish is long, smooth, and impeccably refined, leaving a lasting impression..

Food pairing

It pairs wonderfully with dishes such as chicken in butter cream sauce, carbonara pasta, mushroom dishes, butter-steamed clams, miso-marinated cream cheese, and creamy crab salad.

Service temperature

8~10℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 12.50%
• Residual sugar: 1.30 g/l
• Acidity: 5.98 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork with wax
• Bottle dimensions (mm): 260 x 110
• Bottle weight (g): 1,600
• Bottles per case: 6
• Case dimensions (mm): 260 x 330 x 220
• Case weight (g): 9,700

Vineyard

• Ingredients: grapes
• Historical region: Dobrogea
• Wine region: Colinele Dobrogei
• Podgorie: Sarica-Niculițel
• Village: Niculițel
• Soil: chalky soil
• Altitude: 0~50 m
• Yearly rainfall: 350~450 mm
• Yearly average temperature: 10.8°C
• Yield: 3.0 t/Ha
• Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
• Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin IGNAT
• Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul FULEA

Winemaking

• Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Fermentation: 50% of the wine in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; 50% of the wine in oak barrels
• Malolactic conversion: yes; oak barrels
• Sur lie: yes; oak barrels
• Maturing: French oak barrels, 6 months
• Bottle aging: at least 6 months before release
• Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle

Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
• Import method: maritime import
• Import route: Sarica-Niculițel ⇨ 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

Before you place an order, make sure you check out the shipping policy.

For online orders, you will receive automated notifications and electronic receipts, which can be used for accounting purposes. Upon request, we can include a printed receipt in the package. More details here.

For orders placed outside of the online store, issuing a receipt incurs an additional fee of 110 yen.