COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
CH. Pietrosaratii S.R.L.
REGION
Dealul Mare
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The DFR Merlot 2020 is a dry red wine from the Dealu Mare region in Romania, produced by CH. Pietrosaratii S.R.L., also known as Domeniile Franco Romane. The vineyard is certified organic, emphasizing sustainable practices. The winery, established in 1999 and taken over by new ownership in 2020, focuses on quality through rigorous vinification and analysis. The grapes for this vintage were hand-harvested on September 8, 2020.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified organic by Ecocert.
Fact 02
Vineyard spans 85 hectares.
Fact 03
Founded by a French viticulturist, now owned by Romanian investors.
Fact 04
Fermented in concrete tanks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The DFR Merlot 2020 begins with a manual harvest of the Merlot grapes on September 8, 2020. The wine then undergoes fermentation in concrete tanks for 13 days, with temperatures maintained between 23-25°C. The producer, Domeniile Franco Romane, is known for its strict vinification procedures and in-house quality control. The vineyard is certified organic. The wine is noted for its potential for aging.
