COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Merlot, Rară Neagră
PRODUCER
Fautor Winery
REGION
Valul lui Traian
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fautor Höga Kusten Röd 2022 is a red wine from the Valul lui Traian region in Moldova, crafted by Fautor Winery. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Rară Neagră, an indigenous Moldovan grape. The winery, a family business founded in the late 1900s, views winemaking as an art and aims to create joyful wines. The vineyards are situated in the Tigheci microzone, known for its high-quality wine production, influenced by the nearby Codrii Tigheci forest reservation and Prut River terraces. Fautor Winery has received numerous awards, establishing itself as a leading producer in Moldova. The wine's name, 'Höga Kusten', is part of a series from the winery, and 'Fautor' itself means 'creator' in Latin.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Rară Neagră is a unique indigenous grape variety to Moldova.
Fact 02
Fautor Winery has been Moldova's most awarded winery for several consecutive years.
Fact 03
The name 'Fautor' is Latin for 'creator', reflecting the winery's artistic approach.
Fact 04
Vineyard yields are kept intentionally low (6-7 tons/hectare) for concentrated flavor.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Fautor Höga Kusten Röd 2022 is produced from hand-picked and hand-sorted Merlot and Rară Neagră grapes. The grapes are grown in the Tigheci microzone of the Valul lui Traian region. The winery's approach emphasizes quality through practices such as maintaining low vineyard yields. While specific details on fermentation and aging are not provided for this particular wine, Fautor Winery is known for its commitment to winemaking as an art form. The blend of international and indigenous varietals is a key characteristic of its production.
