• 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~2042
• Price range: 5,000~9,999 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
  Ruby color, tinged with purple.
  
• Nose
  The aroma is intense, predominantly featuring black fruits. It presents aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, and prune, with nuances of spices (black pepper, nutmeg, cloves), coffee, licorice, and vanilla. There is a slight hint of violet-like nuances as well.
  
• Palate
  While rounded, it remains bold, with mouth-watering acidity and firm tannins. It's dry, with a high alcohol content. It has a solid structure and is full-bodied. It gives the impression of ripe black fruits or jam, resulting in a satisfying wine. The finish is long. Still developing, it will gain finesse if aged for 5 to 7 years.
  
• Food pairing
  It pairs well with dishes such as red meat steak, roasted lamb, Genghis Khan (grilled lamb), and pasta with meat sauce.
  

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 1 hour.

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.90％
• Residual sugar: 1.90 g/l
• Acidity: 5.08 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: new oak barrels, 12 months.
• Aging in the bottle: at least 12 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: 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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