Crama DeMatei Rosturi Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Feteasca Neagra

Bottle notes

Crama DeMatei Rosturi Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Feteasca Neagra is a deep ruby red, complex, rich and with elegant aromas that start with wild blackberries, pass through sweet red fruits and end with elegant notes of bitter chocolate, spices and almond liqueur. Pleasant acidity, velvety, round tannins and a sweet and well-integrated alcohol.

The grapes are picked manually and carefully selected on sorting tables when arriving at the winery. The maceration of grapes takes between 5 and 8 days at a controlled temperature of 16°C. The alcoholic fermentation is controlled at 26°-28°C for 10-12 days followed by warm maceration (thermo maceration) between 5 and 8 days. 50% of the wine was matured in used French oak barrels for 4-6 months while the other half was kept in stainless steel and then blended together. 

Rosturi is a Romanian word with deep meaning, roughly translated as goals and purpose. It embodies a philosophical concept combining the "reason and joy for living" reflecting the depth and consistency of this wine, conveying the idea that wine tells stories and carries profound significance. 

Tasting notes 

Colour: Ruby red with garnet nuances. 

Nose: Ripe black cherries, blackberries, and blueberries complemented by nuances of spices (cloves, cinnamon, liquorice), coffee and a hint of vanilla. 

Palate: Great textured and generous bodied red dominated by black cherries and forest fruit notes alongside dark chocolate and spices. Rich and powerful but round and subtle at the same time with fine well-integrated tannins and long finish.