- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: DeMatei
- Type: red / dry
- Grape variety: Blend (Feteasca Neagra 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 30%)
- Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / old vines
- Readiness for drinking: 2026~2038
- Price range: over 10,000 Yen
- Limited production: 3,000 bottles
- Bar code: 5941982062608
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.
Dealu Mare Blends: A Celebration of Romanian Winemaking
A Dealu Mare blend refers to a wine crafted from grapes grown in the Dealu Mare wine region, one of Romania’s most prestigious viticultural areas. Known for its rolling hills and abundant sunshine, Dealu Mare offers ideal conditions for cultivating premium-quality grapes, particularly red varieties.
While the term "Dealu Mare Blend" has yet to receive official recognition, it is increasingly used to describe red blends that include at least 25% of the iconic Romanian grape variety, Fetească Neagră.
A unique blend of black grapes
In these blends, Fetească Neagra is often combined with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Syrah. The result, in the finest examples, is a wine of exceptional balance and complexity.
The flavor profile is typically intense, featuring notes of ripe plums, sour cherries, blackberries, and spices. Oak aging often adds layers of vanilla and chocolate, while bottle aging allows these wines to develop sophisticated tertiary undertones.
A Testament to Elegance
Dealu Mare blends are celebrated for their depth, elegance, and remarkable complexity. In recent years, they have reaffirmed the outstanding potential of the Dealu Mare region, earning praise both locally and internationally.
Matei Rezerva 2019, the pinnacle of Dealu Mare Blends
One standout example is Matei Rezerva, a wine that represents the pinnacle of Dealu Mare blends. As the only Romanian blend to receive a remarkable 94 points from renowned wine critic James Suckling, Matei Rezerva exemplifies the extraordinary craftsmanship and quality that define this region.
Dealu Mare blends are more than just wines—they are a testament to Romania’s winemaking heritage and its bright future on the global stage.
James Suckling Awards This Wine 94 Points!
World-renowned wine critic and former Wine Spectator editor, James Suckling, has given this wine an outstanding score of 94 points.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
A striking deep garnet-red.
Nose
The nose is a masterclass in complexity and richness. Intense fruit aromas of plum, blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, and blackberry are beautifully complemented by the distinctive spiciness of Fetească Neagra, notably clove. Barrel aging adds layers of chocolate, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and black pepper, which harmonize with the primary fruit notes. Tertiary aromas of leather and forest floor further elevate the bouquet, offering depth and a sophisticated edge.
Palate
On the palate, this dry, full-bodied wine reveals its powerful presence. High alcohol content is expertly balanced by vibrant acidity and robust tannins, delivering a well-structured experience. Dominant flavors of ripe fruit and dark chocolate create a satisfying richness, while the wine’s profound depth and impressively long finish promise remarkable aging potential of 12 to 20 years. This is a truly exceptional wine, a testament to the outstanding quality of its vineyard.
Food Pairing
An ideal companion for refined dishes, this wine pairs beautifully with beef teppanyaki, roasted lamb, oven-baked game, and aged cheeses. For dessert, it shines alongside creations featuring bitter dark chocolate, amplifying its rich, layered flavors.
Service
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: 14.94%
- Residual sugar: 0.43 g/l
- Acidity: 5.79 g/l
- Body: full
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Region: Muntenia
- Wine region: Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
- Podgorie: Dealu Mare
- Village: Zorești
- Vineyard: Dealu Tegăneanu and Dealu Zorilor
- Vineyard age: over 40 years
- Soil: The soil on which the vineyard plots are located is a reddish-brown clay loam (argiluvisol), ranging from moderately to heavily eroded. Its texture is defined by a clay content of 19~25%, offering excellent water retention and aeration for the root mass. Traces of calcium carbonate are also present, with active lime content below 1% at a depth of 0~60 cm. These characteristics provide optimal conditions for producing high-quality wines.
- Altitude: 180~200 m
- Latitude: 45°N
- Aspect: S-E
- Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
- Average annual temperature: 11.6°C
- Average summer temperature: 23.8°C
- Average winter temperature: 0.5°C
- Yield: 3.0 t/Ha
- Harvesting method: manual
- Vineyard owner: DeMatei
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE
- Vineyard consultant: Paul FULEA
Winemaking
- Production place: DeMatei
- Maceration vessel: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
- Maceration period: 20 days
- Fermentation vessel: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
- Fermentation period: 14 days
- Fermentation temperature: 28°C
- Malolactic conversion vessel: stainless steel tank
- Malolactic conversion period: 14 days
- Maturing: French oak barrels for 24 months
- Aging: at least 36 months, prior to release
- Winemaker: Cătălin NAE
- 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.
- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: DeMatei
- Type: red / dry
- Grape variety: Blend (Feteasca Neagra 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 30%)
- Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / old vines
- Readiness for drinking: 2026~2038
- Price range: over 10,000 Yen
- Limited production: 3,000 bottles
- Bar code: 5941982062608
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.
Dealu Mare Blends: A Celebration of Romanian Winemaking
A Dealu Mare blend refers to a wine crafted from grapes grown in the Dealu Mare wine region, one of Romania’s most prestigious viticultural areas. Known for its rolling hills and abundant sunshine, Dealu Mare offers ideal conditions for cultivating premium-quality grapes, particularly red varieties.
While the term "Dealu Mare Blend" has yet to receive official recognition, it is increasingly used to describe red blends that include at least 25% of the iconic Romanian grape variety, Fetească Neagră.
A unique blend of black grapes
In these blends, Fetească Neagra is often combined with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Syrah. The result, in the finest examples, is a wine of exceptional balance and complexity.
The flavor profile is typically intense, featuring notes of ripe plums, sour cherries, blackberries, and spices. Oak aging often adds layers of vanilla and chocolate, while bottle aging allows these wines to develop sophisticated tertiary undertones.
A Testament to Elegance
Dealu Mare blends are celebrated for their depth, elegance, and remarkable complexity. In recent years, they have reaffirmed the outstanding potential of the Dealu Mare region, earning praise both locally and internationally.
Matei Rezerva 2019, the pinnacle of Dealu Mare Blends
One standout example is Matei Rezerva, a wine that represents the pinnacle of Dealu Mare blends. As the only Romanian blend to receive a remarkable 94 points from renowned wine critic James Suckling, Matei Rezerva exemplifies the extraordinary craftsmanship and quality that define this region.
Dealu Mare blends are more than just wines—they are a testament to Romania’s winemaking heritage and its bright future on the global stage.
James Suckling Awards This Wine 94 Points!
World-renowned wine critic and former Wine Spectator editor, James Suckling, has given this wine an outstanding score of 94 points.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
A striking deep garnet-red.
Nose
The nose is a masterclass in complexity and richness. Intense fruit aromas of plum, blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, and blackberry are beautifully complemented by the distinctive spiciness of Fetească Neagra, notably clove. Barrel aging adds layers of chocolate, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and black pepper, which harmonize with the primary fruit notes. Tertiary aromas of leather and forest floor further elevate the bouquet, offering depth and a sophisticated edge.
Palate
On the palate, this dry, full-bodied wine reveals its powerful presence. High alcohol content is expertly balanced by vibrant acidity and robust tannins, delivering a well-structured experience. Dominant flavors of ripe fruit and dark chocolate create a satisfying richness, while the wine’s profound depth and impressively long finish promise remarkable aging potential of 12 to 20 years. This is a truly exceptional wine, a testament to the outstanding quality of its vineyard.
Food Pairing
An ideal companion for refined dishes, this wine pairs beautifully with beef teppanyaki, roasted lamb, oven-baked game, and aged cheeses. For dessert, it shines alongside creations featuring bitter dark chocolate, amplifying its rich, layered flavors.
Service
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: 14.94%
- Residual sugar: 0.43 g/l
- Acidity: 5.79 g/l
- Body: full
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Closure: natural cork
- 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
- Region: Muntenia
- Wine region: Hills of Muntenia and Oltenia
- Podgorie: Dealu Mare
- Village: Zorești
- Vineyard: Dealu Tegăneanu and Dealu Zorilor
- Vineyard age: over 40 years
- Soil: The soil on which the vineyard plots are located is a reddish-brown clay loam (argiluvisol), ranging from moderately to heavily eroded. Its texture is defined by a clay content of 19~25%, offering excellent water retention and aeration for the root mass. Traces of calcium carbonate are also present, with active lime content below 1% at a depth of 0~60 cm. These characteristics provide optimal conditions for producing high-quality wines.
- Altitude: 180~200 m
- Latitude: 45°N
- Aspect: S-E
- Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
- Average annual temperature: 11.6°C
- Average summer temperature: 23.8°C
- Average winter temperature: 0.5°C
- Yield: 3.0 t/Ha
- Harvesting method: manual
- Vineyard owner: DeMatei
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE
- Vineyard consultant: Paul FULEA
Winemaking
- Production place: DeMatei
- Maceration vessel: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
- Maceration period: 20 days
- Fermentation vessel: temperature-controlled stainless steel tank
- Fermentation period: 14 days
- Fermentation temperature: 28°C
- Malolactic conversion vessel: stainless steel tank
- Malolactic conversion period: 14 days
- Maturing: French oak barrels for 24 months
- Aging: at least 36 months, prior to release
- Winemaker: Cătălin NAE
- 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.
