• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: DeMatei
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
• Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / old vines / single vineyard
• Readiness for drinking: now~2042
• Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen
• Limited production: 3,500 bottles

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.

James Suckling Awards This Wine 93 Points!

World-renowned wine critic and former Wine Spectator editor, James Suckling, has given this wine an outstanding score of 93 points.

The Elegance of Médoc Meets the Power of Napa

James Suckling's Notes

This Romanian Cabernet Sauvignon masterfully combines the structure reminiscent of Médoc with the body of a Napa Cabernet. Its aroma is rich with blackcurrant, graphite, and roasted red bell pepper nuances, which lead seamlessly into a full-bodied, concentrated palate. While its firm tannins provide depth, the refreshing brightness in the finish makes this wine incredibly appealing. Enjoy it now or savor it at its peak from 2025 onwards.

Accolades

James Suckling: 93 points

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby color, tinged with garnet.

Nose

The aroma is intensely bold, dominated by black fruits. Notes of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, and blueberries blend with spices (black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, anise), dark chocolate, coffee, and vanilla.

Palate

This dry wine boasts high alcohol content, abundant tannins, and rich, intense flavors. It has a solid structure, full body, and layers of ripe black fruits and herbal nuances (mint, eucalyptus). The finish is exceptionally long, with lingering black fruit and spice notes. While outstanding now, it will gain finesse with 8 to 10 years of aging.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with beef teppanyaki, lean beef steak, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, and bitter chocolate mousse.

Service Temperature

Serving temperature: 16~18°C.

Decanting enhances the wine’s flavors and aromas. Recommended decanting time: approximately 2 hours before serving.

Basic Information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.96%
• Residual sugar: 0.18 g/l
• Acidity: 5.68 g/l
• Body: full
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Limited edition: 3,500 bottles
• Bottle size: 301 mm x 79 mm
• Bottle weight: 1,350 g
  
• Bottles per case: 6
• Case size: 160 mm x 305 mm x 240 mm
• Case weight: 8,200 g

Vineyard

• Ingredients: grapes
• Historical region: Muntenia
• Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei
• Podgorie: Dealu Mare
• Village: Zorești
• Plai viticol: Dealul Zorilor
• Vineyard age: 17 years (planted in 2007)
• Soil: Brown, non-carbonate clay loam with clay-sandy texture (30-32% clay content).
• Altitude: 80~100 m
• Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
• Average annual temperature: 12.6°C
• Yield: 3.8 t/Ha
• Vineyard owner: DeMatei
• Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE

Winemaking

• Production place: DeMatei
• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled stainless tank fermentation
• Malolactic conversion: In oak barrels
• Maturing: 18 months in new oak barrels (French, Romanian, and Italian oak)
• Aging in the bottle: At least 24 months before release
• Winemaker: Alin LĂZĂRESCU
• 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.

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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.