Purpura Valahica Feteasca Neagra 2020
Davino is one of Romania's leading wineries. In a country where a lot of bulk wines are produced, this 'boutique winery' opts for quality. Her red wines from Fetească Neagră are the reference for this Romanian signature grape. Davino works naturally consciously. The use of herbicides is kept to a minimum. Instead of spraying, the vineyards are plowed several times a year. This prevents erosion and has a positive effect on the micro-organisms in the soil.
| Country | Romania |
| Region | Dealu Mare |
| Protected Designation of Origin | Dealu Mare DOC |
| Wine maker | Davino |
| Grape varieties | Fetească Neagră |
| Terroir | The vineyards are on gentle south/southwest facing hills, 350 meters above sea level with a slope of 10%-15%. The soil consists of red-brown podzol soil, rich in iron oxide with groups of limestone. |
| Harvest method | Handpicked |
| Yield per hectare | 3 tons per hectare. |
| Vinification | The grapes for this wine are selected from the best plots of the winery. These vineyards are planted with clones specially developed for the terroir of Ceptura. The grapes are fermented in small stainless steel tanks at 22 degrees Celsius for 17-19 days. The malolactic fermentation takes place immediately afterwards. The wine is then aged for eight months in Romanian oak barriques (30 new, 70 reused) at 15 degrees Celsius. Finally, the wine matures in bottle for at least 18 months. |
| Impression | Aroma of blueberries, blackberries and spiciness of cocoa. On the palate plum fruit, cherry liqueur and lots of spices. Soft and generous. Pretty sturdy. food wine. |
| Did you know? | This wine is seen at the agricultural Universities in Romania as the reference for wines of the Fetească Neagră, the signature grape of Romania. |