Alira Grand Vin Cuvée 2011

Winemaking: The grapes are hand‐picked, then carefully selected on sorting tables. Cold maceration of whole berries is performed from 3 to 5 days at 14 °C. Alcohol fermentation (100% with addition of selected yeast strains) is controlled at 26‐28 °C during 6‐8 days, followed by maceration from 12 to 15 days in thermo‐regulated tanks.

Barrels: Ageing in 50% One year, 50% Two years’ old French oak barrels for about 11 months.

Production: 32,500 bottles.

New vineyard. Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Feteasca Neagra.

13.6% vol. alc.

Taste: The noble character of ALIRA Grand Vin Cuvée impresses from the first pouring: an intense ruby color and a fine nose with layers of wild cherries and marzipan. Medium bodied, its taste is dominated by ripe berries and cocoa. The complex structure of this Cuvée welcomes decanting the wine an hour before serving. Can be taste young and decanted but could age 5 to 8 years in your cellar.

Awards
2014 May, IWCB 2014: GOLD Medal
2013 Dec, TERRAVINO 2013 Wine & Spirit Challenge: SILVER medal
2013 Nov, Premiile de Excelenta Vinul.Ro: GOLD medal.