The flavor of charcoal in wine of Dealu Mare

Discover the of Dealu Mare wines revealing the of charcoal flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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Dealu Mare DOC is a wine region located in the southern Part of Romania in Prahova and Buzau counties. It’s latitude of 45° compares with Bordeaux and Tuscany, and is one of the countries most highly regarded DOCs, especially for its red wines. The Vineyard zone stretches for 65 kilometers (40 miles) across the southern Carpathian Hills (Dealu Mare translates as Big Hill). Its width ranges from 3 to 12 kilometers (2-7.

5 miles). Vineyards lie between 130 and 550 meters of altitude (425-1,800ft). They are protected from Harsh winter weather by the hills and forest above them. Average rainfall is around 640mm (25.

2in). In some areas, the soil has a high chalk content. This favors the cultivation of Aromatic white varieties such as Tamaioasa Romaneasca and Muscat Ottonel. Feteasca Alba, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier and Welschriesling are among the other favored white varieties.

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