Lupi

Vineyards: Valul lui Traian wine region, Romanovca village, Filipeni village

Soil: Dark soil of medium texture

Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand and the wine is made according to traditional and modern winemaking techniques, with the last generation equipment. The maceration and the alcoholic fermentation take place in opened oak vats (150 HL) for 20 days.

Refining: After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged in big Slavonian oak barrels (50 HL) for 2 years, where also the malolactic fermentation occurs. After the blend is made, the wine ages in oak barriques of 225 Liters for other 4-6 months.

Tasting Notes:
Color: Intense ruby red color
Nose: The bouquet is intense, rich, with hints of mixed berries with vanilla aroma, as well as shades of chocolate, coffee beans, and licorice.
Taste: Vigorous and robust, well-structured, full-bodied and balanced. An intense and complex taste with powerful tannins, and a pre-long after-taste that amplifies its  elegance. Oily with marked aromas of black fruit, ripe plum, cassis and blackberry.

Analytical data:
Alcohol 14,0%
Total acidity (g/l) 5,6
Reducing sugars     4,0

Food recommendations: It is perfect with fine first courses but also goes well with grilled meats and stews; one can even pair it with aged cheese and liver pâté.
As a teaser, try it with a piece of dark chocolate and a cigar.

Recommended temperature for consumption: 18 ° C
Aging potential

Range: 

Premium Gitana
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi

Type
Mature Reserve wine, red, dry, blend

Vintage: 2011.