The flavor of oak in wine of Drăgășani
Discover the of Drăgășani wines revealing the of oak flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Drăgășani of Romania. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mierla Albă or the Domaine Crama Bauer produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Drăgășani are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Feteasca neagra, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Drăgășani often reveals types of flavors of pear, honey or lychee and sometimes also flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Drăgășani, producing 29 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Drăgășani go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
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