The flavor of wax in wine of Drăgășani
Discover the of Drăgășani wines revealing the of wax 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.
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
Imagine you went to a restaurant and ordered what you thought was a modest Burgundy, but it tasted like a great Bordeaux. Would you be disappointed? Even if what I received was technically a better wine, I think I would be. After all, quality isn’t the overriding criteria when I select a bottle of wine to drink; most of all, I’m thirsting for a specific style. That’s why I’m sometimes wary when hearing about a change of direction in an appellation. Am I still going to find the wine I’m looking f ...
Establishing a vineyard isn’t something you just rush into these days. Identifying the right site, carrying out soil analysis, selecting suitable rootstocks and varieties, procuring equipment… We’ve made a lot of progress in the past 80 years. But perhaps we overthink such things. Some estates, such as Domaine Font de Courtedune, have grown organically, with major decisions often being made for practical, rather than stylistic, reasons. And the results, from Côtes-du-Rhône to Châteauneuf-du-Pape ...