• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Sarica Niculitel
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Feteasca Neagra 100%​
• Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Sarica Niculițel
• Readiness for drinking: now~2035
• Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen

The grape

In Romania, in addition to the commonly known grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, there are also many ancient indigenous grape varieties that have been cultivated for centuries. Among them, one of the most highly regarded is the Fetească Neagră variety. It is often considered the flagship black grape variety of Romania and is grown in a wide range of regions, from cool climates to warmer ones.

Fetească Neagră is a versatile grape variety that can be used to produce a variety of wines, ranging from fresh and easy-drinking rosés to concentrated and full-bodied red wines.

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  A healthy, bright ruby color.
  
• Nose
  The aroma is rich and intense. Ripe fruit and oak elements assert themselves clearly, providing a complex and deep aroma. Notes of sour cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, plum, blackberry, blueberry, violet, toast, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaves, and cocoa are present.
  
• Palate
  All elements are beautifully balanced. The sweetness is of the wine is dry, while the acidity is moderate. The tannins are abundant but well-ripened, resulting in a soft and velvety mouthfeel. The high alcohol content provides a solid body. The flavor is rich and intense, characterized by notes of plum, blackcurrant, blueberry, and oak-derived spices. The finish is long, dominated by black fruits.
  
• Food pairing
  It pairs well with dishes such as grilled lamb, Japanese-style hamburg steak, oven-roasted black pork, oven-roasted wild boar, Transylvanian-style sarmale (a rich cabbage roll made with pork), and Japanese-style Genghis Khan (grilled lamb).
  

Service temperature

• 16~18℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.00％
• Residual sugar: 1.90 g/l
• Acidity: 5.23 g/l
• Body: full
• Bottle volume: 750 ml

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• 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 information

• Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Fermentation: temperature controlled stainless tank fermentation.
• Maturing: oak barrels, 12 months.
• Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel.
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle.

​​Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Import method: maritime import.
• Import Route: Via Viticola 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.

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.

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