- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: DeMatei
- Type: red / dry
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
- Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / old vines / single vineyard
- Readiness for drinking: now~2042
- Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen
- Limited production: 3,500 bottles
The maker
The DeMATEI winery owns 80 hectares of old vines around the legendary Teganeanu and Zorilor hills. The terroir here is one of the most expressive in Romania, and it has a huge potential for producing high-quality wines.
The wines produced here have successfully passed the test of time, demonstrating a high aging potential.
The land, the climate, and the people of these places have created a symbiosis over many generations from which real treasures are born and grown.
Tasting notes
- Appearance
Deep ruby color, tinged with garnet. - Nose
The aroma is intensely bold, dominated by black fruits. It presents aromas of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, and blueberries, with nuances of spices (black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, anise), dark chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. - Palate
The wine is dry and has a high alcohol content. The tannins are abundant, and the flavor is rich and intense. It has a solid structure and is full-bodied. It showcases nuances of ripe black fruits complemented by an herbal character (mint, eucalyptus). The finish is exceptionally long, leaving lingering black fruits and spice notes. Still evolving, it will gain finesse if aged for 8 to 10 years. Overall, it is truly an outstanding wine. - Food pairing
It pairs well with beef teppanyaki, lean beef steak, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, and bitter chocolate mousse.
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 2 hours.
Basic information
- Alcohol by volume: 14.96％
- Residual sugar: 0.18 g/l
- Acidity: 5.68 g/l
- Body: full
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Closure: natural cork
- Limited edition: 3,500 bottles
Terroir and grapes
- Ingredients: grapes 100%
- Historical region: Muntenia
- Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei
- Podgorie: Dealu Mare
- Village: Zorești
- Plai viticol: Dealul Zorilor
- Vineyard age: 17 years (planted in 2007)
- Soil: The soil is characterized by brown, non-carbonate clay loam. Its texture is clay-sandy, with a 30-32% clay content, enhancing water retention capacity (an advantageous feature in dry years).
- Altitude: 80~100 m
- Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
- Average annual temperature: 12.6°C
- Yield: 3.8 t/Ha
- Vineyard owner: DeMatei
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE
Winemaking information
- Production place: DeMatei
- Fermentation: temperature controlled stainless tank fermentation.
- Malolactic conversion: in oak barrels.
- Maturing: new oak barrels, 18 months (French, Romanian and Italian oak).
- Aging in the bottle: at least 24 months before release.
- Winemaker: Alin LĂZĂRESCU.
- 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 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.
- Country of origin: Romania
- Producer: DeMatei
- Type: red / dry
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
- Classification: D.O.C. – C.M.D. Dealu Mare / old vines / single vineyard
- Readiness for drinking: now~2042
- Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen
- Limited production: 3,500 bottles
The maker
The DeMATEI winery owns 80 hectares of old vines around the legendary Teganeanu and Zorilor hills. The terroir here is one of the most expressive in Romania, and it has a huge potential for producing high-quality wines.
The wines produced here have successfully passed the test of time, demonstrating a high aging potential.
The land, the climate, and the people of these places have created a symbiosis over many generations from which real treasures are born and grown.
Tasting notes
- Appearance
Deep ruby color, tinged with garnet. - Nose
The aroma is intensely bold, dominated by black fruits. It presents aromas of ripe black cherries, blackcurrants, and blueberries, with nuances of spices (black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, anise), dark chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. - Palate
The wine is dry and has a high alcohol content. The tannins are abundant, and the flavor is rich and intense. It has a solid structure and is full-bodied. It showcases nuances of ripe black fruits complemented by an herbal character (mint, eucalyptus). The finish is exceptionally long, leaving lingering black fruits and spice notes. Still evolving, it will gain finesse if aged for 8 to 10 years. Overall, it is truly an outstanding wine. - Food pairing
It pairs well with beef teppanyaki, lean beef steak, roasted lamb, aged cheeses, and bitter chocolate mousse.
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 2 hours.
Basic information
- Alcohol by volume: 14.96％
- Residual sugar: 0.18 g/l
- Acidity: 5.68 g/l
- Body: full
- Bottle volume: 750 ml
- Closure: natural cork
- Limited edition: 3,500 bottles
Terroir and grapes
- Ingredients: grapes 100%
- Historical region: Muntenia
- Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei
- Podgorie: Dealu Mare
- Village: Zorești
- Plai viticol: Dealul Zorilor
- Vineyard age: 17 years (planted in 2007)
- Soil: The soil is characterized by brown, non-carbonate clay loam. Its texture is clay-sandy, with a 30-32% clay content, enhancing water retention capacity (an advantageous feature in dry years).
- Altitude: 80~100 m
- Annual rainfall: 500~550 mm
- Average annual temperature: 12.6°C
- Yield: 3.8 t/Ha
- Vineyard owner: DeMatei
- Vineyard manager: Mr. Marius NAE
Winemaking information
- Production place: DeMatei
- Fermentation: temperature controlled stainless tank fermentation.
- Malolactic conversion: in oak barrels.
- Maturing: new oak barrels, 18 months (French, Romanian and Italian oak).
- Aging in the bottle: at least 24 months before release.
- Winemaker: Alin LĂZĂRESCU.
- 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 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.