COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Crama Hermeziu
REGION
Moldova
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cabernet Sauvignon Hermeziu 2021 from Crama Hermeziu is a still red wine from Romania's Moldova region, specifically Iași County. Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it carries the DOC–CMD classification. The winery, Crama Hermeziu, is a family business with a deep connection to the local history, named after the maiden name of the mother of 19th-century writer Costache Negruzzi. The vineyards are located in a continental climate zone at elevations between 140 and 410 meters, grown on cambic chernozem soil.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's name honors the family of a famous 19th-century Romanian writer.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging from 140 to 410 meters.
Fact 03
The soil type is predominantly cambic chernozem.
Fact 04
The wine is classified as DOC–CMD (Controlled Designation of Origin).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crama Hermeziu utilizes modern technology in its winemaking process. The grapes are fermented, with the specific vessels and duration not detailed for this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. While aging details are not specified, other red wines from the estate are matured in stainless steel, indicating a potential approach focused on fruit expression. The winery manages 132 hectares of land.
