Lupi 2019 | Red wine

• Country of origin: Moldova
• Producer: Gitana Winery
• Type / style: Red / Dry
• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 29%, Saperavi 20%
• Classification: IGP Valul lui Traian
• Alcohol by volume: 14.5%
• Residual sugar: 7.9 g/l
• Acidity: 6.2 g/l
• Body: full
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Closure: [作成中]
• Readiness for drinking: now~2044
• Price range: Over 10,000 Yen
• JAN Code: [作成中]

What is Gitana Winery?

Gitana Winery is the Dulgher family's estate in Moldova's Valul lui Traian region, with roots in 1953 and a modern rebirth since 1999. Together with Italian winemaker Nicola Tucci, the family has earned medals at international competitions, and Lupi stands at the very top of their range.

A flagship dedicated to a family of wolves

Lupi means "wolves". A small family of wolves really does live around Gitana's vineyards, and this wine was created in their honor: a wine of strength, loyalty and quiet dignity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are joined by Saperavi, the deeply colored grape of the Caucasus, fermented with indigenous yeasts in large oak vats. The wine then matures two full years in oak barrels and another 14 months in barriques before release.

For the big nights and the cellar

Powerful yet dignified, Lupi is a table's natural centerpiece. Magnificent now, it also has the structure to rest another decade in your cellar. Open it for anniversaries, give it to a wine lover you respect, or pair it with its white counterpart La Petit Sophie for the full Gitana story in two bottles.

Tasting notes

Appearance

Deep, intense ruby with purple reflections; slow, glossy legs on the glass.

Nose

Dense blackberry and cassis layered with vanilla, chocolate, coffee beans and licorice. With air come tobacco, leather and a warm dust of cinnamon: a grand, slowly unfolding bouquet.

Palate

Ripe plum, cassis and blackberry arrive with real power. Firm, confident tannins and generous acidity are beautifully matched, and the long élevage wraps everything in a polished, velvety texture. The finish is remarkably persistent, closing on an elegant dark-chocolate bitterness.

Food pairing

Superb with steak, slow-braised beef and game dishes. Aged hard cheeses and liver pâté also love it. After dinner, linger over the last glass with a piece of dark chocolate.

Service

• Service temperature: 16~18℃
• Decanting: recommended (1~2 hours)

Vineyard

• Region: IGP Valul lui Traian
• Viticultural region: Leova district
• Village: Romanovca, Filipeni
• Soil: [作成中]
• Altitude: [作成中]
• Average annual temperature: 10.5°C
• Average annual rainfall: 450~550 mm
• Vineyard manager: Gitana Winery (estate vineyards)

Winemaking

• Ingredients: 100% grapes
• Producer: Gitana Winery
• Production place: Gitana Winery (Plopi, Cantemir district)
• Fermentation vessel: large oak vats
• Fermentation period: 15~18 days
• Fermentation temperature: 25~28°C
• Malolactic conversion: yes (oak barrels, 3 months)
• Sur lie: yes (2 years)
• Maturing: oak barrels, then barriques
• Maturing period: 2 years in oak barrels, then 14 months in barrique
• Bottling place: Gitana Winery (Plopi, Cantemir district)
• Bottling date: listed on the package

Size & Weight

• Single item dimensions (mm): 310 x 76.5
• Single item weight (g): 1670
• Case size: 6 bottles
• Case dimensions (mm): 264 x 178 x 315
• Case weight (g): 10100

Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club
• Import method: reefer container
• Import route: Gitana Winery ⇨ Daniel's Wine Club

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel's Wine Club
• Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club
• 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.