2020 Patima Feteasca Neagra, Crama DeMatei
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- Grape Variety: 100% Feteasca Neagra
- Appellation: DOC-CMD Dealu Mare
- Vineyard: 40 year-old vineyards located on 4 different hills
- Wine-making: hand harvested, maturation in oak barrels for 1.5 and bottle-ageing for 2 years before release
- Style: dry red wine, full-bodied, powerful on the nose and palate, with strong hints of dark cherries, dark plums, cloves and smokey notes; 14.5% vol.alc.
The variety representative for Romania and, in particular for Dealu Mare, comes from a small parcel on the Dumbala Hill, Zorești.
About the grape variety
Fetească Neagră, literally ‘black young girl’, is an old variety that probably originates in the historical region of Moldavia (including today’s Republic of Moldova and the Romanian region of Moldova), where it has been traditionally cultivated, then spreading west to Transilvania and Hungary. Contrary to Roy-Chevrier’s (1903a) hypothesis, Fetească Neagră is not a colour mutation of FETEASCĂ ALBĂ, as evidenced by DNA profiling. Fetească Neagră shows significant biodiversity, with at least four distinct types, suggesting it is relatively old.
In Moldova it was not planted during the Soviet era and more or less disappeared. However, producers such as began replanting the variety in the late 2000s. In Romania, Fetească Neagră produces some of the country’s best reds, planted mostly in Romanian Moldova in the east and in Muntenia in the south. The wines are typically dry and full-bodied with intense, complex aromas of spice, both red and black fruit, especially ripe plums, and tannins that become velvety as they age.
About DeMatei Winery
DeMatei winery is a new company, bought from Vinarte in 2019 by the Vintruvian Estates holding company which also owns Viticola Sarica Niculițel, Crama Histria and Crama Olterra. Crama DeMatei is located between Dealul Istrița to the west and Câmpia Buzăului to the east, its vineyard once belonged to the family of the poet Vasile Cârlova (1809 - 1831)
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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