COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Gramofon Wine
REGION
Dealul Mare
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gramofon Wine, founded by musician Marcel Pascu, oenologist Gabriel Lacureanu, and marketer Marcel Vulpoi, is a Romanian producer located in the Dealu Mare region. Their philosophy, "Wine, art, gastronomy and music – the guilty pleasures of life," emphasizes quality over profit. The GW Merlot 2022, sourced from 25-hectare vineyards near Urlați planted since 2009, is described as a modern and ambitious expression of Merlot, aiming for "high visions and a harmony of taste that deserves to be discovered."
ALCOHOL
14.3%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Modern
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gramofon Wine was founded by a unique trio: a musician, an oenologist, and a marketer.
Fact 02
Their winery philosophy links wine with art, gastronomy, and music as "guilty pleasures."
Fact 03
The vineyards in Dealu Mare, near Urlați, were established starting in 2009.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
While specific winemaking details for the Gramofon Wine GW Merlot 2022 are not provided, the producer's focus on quality suggests a meticulous approach to crafting this 100% Merlot from the Dealu Mare region. The wine is presented as a young and provocative expression, indicating a winemaking style that aims to highlight the vibrant fruit and spicy characteristics of the grape, likely involving careful fermentation and possibly minimal aging to preserve its fresh intensity.
