Domaine Ceptura Rouge 2018
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 | Wallachia |
| Protected Designation of Origin | Dealu Mare PDO |
| Wine maker | Davino |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fetească Neagră |
| Terroir | The vineyards are located on gently rolling hills 350 meters above sea level. The slopes are on South/Southeast. The soils are rich in reddish brown earth, iron oxide and limestone. |
| Harvest method | selective |
| Yield per hectare | 2 tons per hectare. |
| Vinification | For this wine, the best grapes from the best plots are selected by hand. The canes have an average age of 37-40 years. The three grapes are vinified separately. They ferment on their own lees in small stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 26-28 degrees Celsius. The Cabernet Sauvignon in 30 days, Merlot in 22 days and Feteasca Neagra in 20 days. Immediately afterwards, the malolactic fermentation takes place in wooden barrels. 85% of the wine is aged for 9-10 months in 225 liter Romanian oak barriques. The rest of the wine in stainless steel tanks. The wine matures for 15 years in stainless steel barrels. Aged for 24 months in bottle. |
| Impression | Elegant and very drinkable. Don't come across as alcoholic. Aroma of stewed plums, cherry liqueur, wood, bay leaf and dried oregano. On the palate spices, blackcurrant and blackberry. Warm and rich. |
| Did you know? | Wine has been made in the Romanian village of Ceptura for centuries. In the late Middle Ages, the wines from Ceptura already had a great reputation. |