Notice of Price Adjustment
Due to the ongoing rise in wine import costs, we will be implementing a price adjustment effective March 1st, 2026, as outlined below. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding.
• Current Price: ¥3,245 (tax included)
• New Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
We remain committed to delivering quality products and service, and thank you for your continued trust.
- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: VSN
- Type: red / dry
- Grape variety: Fetească Neagră 100%
- Alcohol by volume: 14.00%
- Residual sugar: 1.30 g/l
- Acidity: 5.46 g/l
- Body: full
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- 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, alongside internationally known varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, many ancient indigenous grapes have been cultivated for centuries. Among them, Fetească Neagră is widely regarded as Romania’s flagship black grape. It thrives in both cool and warm regions and is incredibly versatile—used to produce everything from fresh, easy-drinking rosés to concentrated, full-bodied reds.
Tasting notes
Appearance
A healthy, bright ruby hue.
Nose
Rich and intense. The nose reveals ripe fruit and oak-driven aromas, creating a deep and complex aromatic profile. Expect notes of sour cherry, plum, blackberry, bramble, blueberry, violet, toast, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaves, and cocoa.
Palate
Exceptionally well balanced. Though dry, the wine’s moderate acidity and abundant, ripe tannins result in a soft, velvety texture. The alcohol adds body, while flavors of plum, blackcurrant, blueberry, and oak spices deliver depth. The long finish is dominated by dark fruit.
Food pairing
Perfect with grilled lamb, Japanese-style hamburg steak, oven-roasted black pork, wild boar, Transylvanian-style sarmale (rich pork cabbage rolls), and Japanese-style Genghis Khan (grilled lamb).
Service
- Service temperature: 16–18℃
- Decanting: not necessary
Vineyard
- Wine zone: C II
- Wine region: Colinele Dobrogei
- Wine Subregion: Sarica-Niculițel
- Village: Niculițel
- Soil: chalky
- Altitude: 0–50 m
- Annual rainfall: 350–450 mm
- Average annual temperature: 10.8°C
- Yield: 3.0 t/ha
- Vineyard owner: Sarica Niculițel
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Sorin IGNAT
- Vineyard consultant: Mr. Paul FULEA
Winemaking
- Ingredients: grapes
- Production place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Fermentation: temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
- Maturing: 12 months in oak barrels
- Bottling place: Sarica-Niculițel
- Bottling date: printed on the bottle
Size and weight
- Single item dimensions (mm): 293 x 93
- Single item weight (g): 1,450
- Case size: 6 bottles
- Case dimensions (mm): 335 x 280 x 188
- Case weight (g): 8,800
Import information
- Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
- Import method: maritime
- Import route: Via Viticola Sarica-Niculițel ⇨ Daniel's Wine Club
- Transport quality control: temperature-controlled containers
Storage information
- Seller: Daniel's Wine Club
- Storage location: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama
- Storage temperature: 16–18℃
Gifts, wrapping, noshi
You can find gift boxes, wrapping options, and noshi (traditional Japanese ceremonial paper) on the Accessories and Gifts page.
If you'd like to include a personalized message or greeting card, feel free to contact us. We'll make sure your gift arrives beautifully presented and in perfect condition.
