2020 Epopée Red, Catleya
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- Grape Variety: Merlot (50%) and Cabernet Franc (50%)
- Vineyard: young vines located in Corcova, Romania; organic grapes;
- Style: dry red wine, 14% vol alc.
- LIMITED EDITION: 2299 bottles
Cabernet Franc gives the nose a floral and lively character. Merlot fully plays its part, bringing richer blackberry and blackcurrant notes to the background. The oak brings discreet notes of vanilla and dark chocolate.
This perfect symbiosis of grape varieties with Romanian oak is found on the palate, where strength and freshness combine for the best. The result is mătăsoasă, chiseled tannins and a long finish that promises a bright future.
Structured around a strong fruity presence (blackcurrant, blueberry, cranberry and blackberry), the bouquet is strengthened by discreet notes of vanilla and dark chocolate. An imperial attack opens on a palate of rare harmony, supported by silky tannins that serve the fruity aromas and push the finish far, far away.
Wine-making:
- Hand harvested in small crates;
- Pre fermentation maceration for 10 days to extract colour and aromas;
- Alcoholic fermentation performed by indigenous yeasts;
- Post fermentation maceration for 10 days to extract tannins;
- Malolactic fermentation performed by indigenous yeasts;
- Aging of 100% of the volume during 18 months on fine lees in 225 L romanian barrels.
About the grape variety
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About the winery
Laurent Pfeffer is a french wine engineer and oenologist trained in Bordeaux, who first discovered Romania during a period of study and never wanted to leave. After realising the viticultural potential of Romania, he decided to look for land suitable for growing vines. Fate directed him to Corcova, where he discovered the history and winemaking tradition of this region.
In 2007 he decided to settle here and founded the Catleya estate, which he currently runs together with his wife, Anne-Cecile. Since 2021, the Catleya estate has been converting to organic farming, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, in order to materialise our efforts through the certification of an approved body.
How to serve
How to serve
Sparkling and Light-Bodied White Wines - “Ice Cold” between 3-7°C
Rosé and Full-Bodied White Wines - “Fridge Cold” between 7-12°C
Light and Medium-Bodied Red Wines - “Cool” between 12-15°C
Bold Red Wines:“Slightly Cool” between 15-20°C
Dessert Wines - Depends on style
How to store
How to store
When preserved correctly, wine can last for decades, even centuries, growing in value and quality. But poor storage can spoil even the greatest wines in the world. These are a few aspects you should keep in mind: Store Wine at the Proper Temperature; Store wine bottles horizontally; Protect wine from light and vibration; Store wine at the proper humidity; Store wine in a wine fridge, not a regular fridge; Serve wine at the proper temperature; Store open bottles of wine properly
How to recycle
How to recycle
Up to 90% of new glass can be made from recycled glass. If you’re getting ready for a night out on the town, drink consciously and remember to keep your empties and then bring to the bottle bank. If you’re hoping to leave future generations with a healthy-ish and useful environment, then recycling wine bottles is the way forward and it doesn’t take much effort.
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