• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: VSN
• Type: white / dry
• Grape variety: Chardonnay 100%
• Classification: D.O.C.-C.M.D. Sarica Niculitel / Certified by ONVPV seal
• Readiness for drinking: now~2032
• Price range: 3,000~3,999 Yen
• Bar code: 5942134004835

Introductory notes

This elegant Chardonnay stands as an example of Romanian winemaking at its finest. Sourced from a single vineyard in the Sarica Niculitel region, which is situated between the Danube Delta and the Black Sea, it is crafted from meticulously selected grapes that showcase the area's exceptional terroir. Elevated to the ranks of world-class wines, this Chardonnay offers remarkable aging potential, promising to evolve beautifully over time.

Alongside its equally impressive Aligoté counterpart, it underscores the extraordinary promise of the Dobrogea region, showcasing its unique ability to produce wines of unparalleled elegance and depth.

Tasting notes

Appearance

A healthy, radiant medium lemon color with golden hues.

Nose

The vibrant primary aromas blend seamlessly with refined secondary notes, revealing remarkable complexity. Layers of wildflowers, elderflower, grapefruit, pear, peach, pineapple, lychee, lemongrass, citrus, and apple are enhanced by the mineral character of limestone soils, evoking wet stones and flint. Buttery nuances from malolactic fermentation, the comforting scent of fresh bread from sur lie aging, and elegant hints of vanilla, toasted almonds, coconut, and nutty notes from barrel aging add depth.

Palate

Dry with moderately high acidity and a medium (+) body. Bold flavors and a creamy texture create a voluminous mouthfeel, while vibrant acidity adds harmony. Assertive tropical fruit notes blend with subtle oak, offering elegant complexity. Flinty minerals, nutty hints, and brioche-like richness define its character, leading to a long, smooth, and refined finish.

Food pairing

It pairs wonderfully with dishes such as chicken in butter cream sauce, carbonara pasta, mushroom dishes, butter-steamed clams, miso-marinated cream cheese, and creamy crab salad.

Service temperature

8~10℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 13.50%
• Residual sugar: 2.20 g/l
• Acidity: 5.76 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork
• Bottle dimensions (mm): 313 x 79
• Bottle weight (g): 1,300
• Bottles per case: 6
• Case dimensions (mm): 160 x 315 x 240
• Case weight (g): 7,900

Vineyard

• Ingredients: grapes
• 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: 3.5 t/Ha
• Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
• Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin IGNAT
• Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul FULEA

Winemaking

• Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
• Fermentation: 50% of the wine in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; 50% of the wine in oak barrels
• Malolactic conversion: yes; oak barrels
• Sur lie: yes; oak barrels
• Maturing: French oak barrels
• Bottle aging: at least 6 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: 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

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.