• 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
• Readiness for drinking: now~2028
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen
• Bar code: 5941982017875

The Maker

The DeMatei winery owns 80 hectares of old vines around the legendary Teganeanu and Zorilor hills. The vineyard here is one of the most expressive in Romania, offering tremendous potential for high-quality wine production.

The wines produced here have stood the test of time, showcasing remarkable aging potential.

The land, the climate, and the people have created a unique harmony over generations, resulting in exceptional wines.

The Label

"Rosturi" is a Romanian word with deep meaning, roughly translated as "goals and purpose." It embodies a philosophical concept combining the "reason for living" and "joy of living," reflecting the depth and consistency of this wine.

It represents "something done with meaning for someone else." "Rosturi" conveys the idea that wine tells stories and carries profound significance.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby color.

Nose

The aroma is intense and dominated by black fruits, with ripe black cherries, blackberries, and blueberries complemented by nuances of spices (cloves, cinnamon, licorice), dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

This dry wine has high alcohol content, abundant tannins, and a rich, intense flavor. It has a solid structure, is medium to full-bodied, and offers a satisfying mouthfeel. The balance is excellent, creating a smooth texture with velvety tannins. The finish is long, leaving lingering black fruit flavors.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with beef teppanyaki, lean beef steak, roasted lamb, and aged cheeses.

Service Tips

• Serving temperature: 16~18°C
• Decanting enhances the wine’s flavors and aromas. Recommended decanting time: approximately 30 minutes before serving.

Basic Information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.98%
• Residual sugar: 0.46 g/l
• Acidity: 6.00 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: cork
• Bottle dimensions (mm): 301 x 79
• Bottle weight (g): 1,350
• Bottles per case: 6
• Case dimensions (mm): 160 x 305 x 240
• Case weight (g): 8,200

Vineyard

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• Sugar concentration at harvest: 255 g/l
• Region: Muntenia
• Wine region: Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
• Podgorie: Dealu Mare
• Comune: Vernești
• Village: Zorești
• Vineyard: Dealul Zorilor
• Vineyard age: 40 years
• Surface: 23 ha
• Density: 3,000 plants / ha
• Yield: 7,5 t / ha
• Altitude: 150 m
• Latitude: 45°N
• Aspect: S-W
• Soil: Brown, non-carbonate clay loam with clay-sandy texture (30-32% clay content).
• Average annual temperature: 12.6°C
• Average diurnal range: 10°C
• Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
• Harvesting method: manual
• Harvest date: 2020.09.20
• Vineyard owner: DeMatei
• Vineyard manager: Marius NAE
• Vineyard consultant: Paul FULEA

Winemaking

• Production place: DeMatei
• Fermentation vessel: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
• Fermentation period: 15 days
• Fermentation temperature: 25°C
• Malolactic conversion vessel: stainless steel tank
• Malolactic conversion period: 15 days
• Maturing: Oak barrels for 1 year
• Winemaker: Cătălin NAE
• 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: Temperature-controlled containers

Storage Information

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

Gifts, wrapping, noshi

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.

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.

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.