• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Vitis Metamorfosis
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (Clone CL 685 and CL 170, 50% each)
• Classification: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
• Readiness for drinking: now~2028
• Price range: 2,000~2,999 Yen

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  Garnet color with Ruby hues.
  
• Nose
  It reminds me of ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, mint, black pepper, some hints of pine, and vanilla from aging in oak barrels.
  
• Palate
  The attack is broad and voluminous. The rich tannins and moderate acidity give it exceptional balance and robust structure. Continuing from the aroma, hints of mint and pine make their presence felt in the taste. There's also a touch of toasted bread that reminds us of aging in oak barrels. The aftertaste is rich and long.
  
• Food pairing
  Lamb or beef roast, hamburgers, game stews, and mature cheeses. Excellent also for dark chocolate enthusiasts.
  

Service temperature

• 16~18℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 14.50％
• Residual sugar: 1.55 g/l
• Acidity: 5.04 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Bottle closure: cork

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• Historical region: Muntenia
• Wine region: Dealurile Munteniei
• Podgorie: Dealu Mare
• Commune: Vadu Săpat
• Village: Ungureni
• Vineyard owner: Vitis Metamorfosis
• Harvesting: manual, in the middle of September
• Weather in the year of harvest: in 2017, there was relatively abundant rainfall in the Dealu Mare wine region (778 mm). The highest precipitation values were recorded in the spring months, as well as in June, October, and November. Additionally, the minimum temperatures recorded were very low in winter (-15°C) and spring (-3°C). The climatic factors of this year allowed for a uniform ripening of the grapes, which were harvested at full maturity towards the end of September. The lack of rainfall in August-September contributed to a healthy harvest.
• Vineyard manager: Fiorenzo RISTA.

Winemaking information

• Production place: Vitis Metamorfosis
• Bottling place: Vitis Metamorfosis
• Winemaking: vinification started in stainless steel tanks to monitor the fermentation temperature (28~30°C) and to extract the color and specific aromas of the grape variety through maceration.
• Malolactic conversion: in oak barrels.
• Maturation: The wine remained in the same barrels where the malolactic conversion took place for 10 months.
• Name of winemaker: Fiorenzo RISTA.
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle.

Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Import method: maritime import.
• Import Route: Vitis Metamorfosis ⇨ 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.

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