• 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.

① Seino Transportation (Delivery)

• Free shipping for orders over 11,000 yen including tax.
• A mobile phone number for delivery is required (landlines are not accepted).
• Orders under 10,999 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 880 yen including tax.
• Can be shipped on weekdays / Cannot be shipped on weekends and holidays.
• Delivery date and time cannot be specified (undelivered delivery).
• Orders placed by 11am can be shipped the same day.
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control during delivery is not possible.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is not possible.

② Post office

• Free shipping for orders over 16,500 yen including tax.
• Orders under 16,499 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 990 yen including tax.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays can be shipped (closed on Sundays).
• Delivery date and time can be specified (morning, 12:00-14:00, 14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00, 18:00-20:00, 20:00-21:00).
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• Orders placed before 13:00 can be shipped the same day.
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control possible during delivery / 550 yen including tax for chilled delivery.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is possible.

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We offer gift boxes for both single bottles and two bottles, along with wrapping and noshi (Japanese ceremonial wrapping) services.

Additionally, we can include a gift card or a note if you would like to add a personal touch to your wine gift.

Please let us know your preferences, and we'll ensure your gift is beautifully presented.

You can find all the gift options on the Accessories and Gifts page.

Important note
Some wines are not compatible with the gift box option due to their size (too large in diameter or too tall). We will indicate on the product detailed page that the gift box option is unavailable for that particular item.

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