• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Vitis Metamorfosis
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Negru de Dragasani 100%​
• Classification: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
• Readiness for drinking: now~2032
• Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen

Introductory notes

When Count Piero Antinori first visited Romania, he was captivated by the local wines, especially by a rare grape, unknown to him until then. He immediately decided to purchase a small vineyard in the Dealu Mare region and named it "Via Marchizului" or "The Marquis' Vineyard."

Via Marchizului is an exceptional vineyard in the Dealu Mare region, situated at an elevation of 261-273 meters with a southwest-facing slope of 9%. It covers a modest area of only 1.69 hectares.

What makes this vineyard special is the cultivation of a very rare grape variety called "Negru de Drăgășani." The cultivation area for this grape is extremely limited, making large-scale production impossible. However, it holds great potential and has received high praise in prestigious domestic and international wine competitions.

This wine is produced from single-vineyard, fully organically grown grapes. It's a limited edition wine with a total production of 7830 bottles. Highly recommended for those looking to savor a fresh and unique experience.

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  A deep ruby color with hints of purple.
  
• Nose
  Notes of Morello cherry, red currant, red plum, black cherry, blackberry, cassis, lavender, thyme, eucalyptus, plum, and violet mingle with elements of cocoa, dark chocolate, licorice, cinnamon, coffee, tobacco, toffee, caramel, and cloves derived from Italian oak barrels. Hints of underbrush, fir, fig, and prunes are also beginning to emerge.
  
• Palate
  The attack is powerful and robust, with a sense of richly concentrated fruit. Ripe fruit flavors spread in the mouth, evoking cocoa and Morello cherries. It has firm acidity, abundant tannins, and sufficient alcohol content. With its solid body, it is well-prepared for long-term aging, which will further enhance its smooth texture and full-bodied character. The finish is robust and long-lasting, elegantly showcasing the wine's top-quality status.
  
• Food pairing
  It pairs well with roast beef, ragu pasta, cheese risotto, lean beef steaks, and cheeses like soft and hard cheeses.
  

Service temperature

• 16~18℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 16.00%
• Residual sugar: 2.90 g/l
• Acidity: 4.51 g/l
• Body: full
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Bottle closure: cork
  

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%.
• Historical region: Muntenia.
• Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei.
• Podgorie: Dealu Mare.
• Village: Vadu Săpat.
• Weather in year of harvest: the year 2020 was prolific for the vineyards of Metamorfosis. A large number of sunny days, low precipitation, and temperatures within normal ranges led to a healthy harvest. There were no abundant snowfalls in winter, as in previous years, and the spring rains provided the necessary soil moisture reserve for the entire year. This helped the vines tolerate drought and the high summer heat, both during the day and at night. In the fall, during the grape harvest, rainfall was completely absent, and temperatures were high.
• Rainfall in year of harvest: 646 mm.
• Soil: a combination of gravel, marl, and clay.
• Vineyard name: Via Marchizului
• Vineyard surface: 1.69 Ha
• Vineyard density: 5000 vines / Ha.
• Vineyard latitude: 45°.
• Vineyard altitude: 261~273m.
• Vineyard aspect and slope: S-W / 5%.
• Harvesting method: manual. 
• Vineyard owner: Metamorfosis Winery.
• Vineyard manager: Fiorenzo RISTA. 

Winemaking information

• Production place: Metamorfosis Winery.
• Winemaking: vinification started in stainless steel tanks to monitor the fermentation temperature (28~30°C) and to extract the color and specific aromas of the grape variety through maceration.
• Maceration: 3 weeks.
• Malolactic conversion: in small oak barrels (225L).
• Maturation: 12 months in the same barrel the malolactic fermentation took place.
• Name of winemaker: Fiorenzo RISTA.
• Bottling place: Metamorfosis Winery.
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle.

​​Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Import method: maritime import.
• Import route: Metamorfosis Winery ⇨ 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

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