The flavor of chalk in wine of Vrancea

Discover the of Vrancea wines revealing the of chalk flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Vrancea of Romania. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bacanta or the Domaine Sigillum Moldaviae produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vrancea are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Feteasca neagra and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vrancea often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit or floral.

We currently count 24 estates and châteaux in the of Vrancea, producing 97 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vrancea go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

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