Waitrose Blueprint Romanian Pinot Noir 2020

Dealu Mare Region (or Big Hill) lies on the 45° parallel, sharing the same latitude with Bordeaux and Piemonte; it is the most compact wine producing region in Romania.. Climate / Quality of the soil: The typical warm, dry microclimate and the rather long autumns favour a slow and thorough ripening of the grapes. There is a long vegetation time of 210-240 days with a maximum humidity of 55-80%. The soil here is strewn with marine fossils and the grapes enjoy the perfect combination of warm days and cool nights.

Dealu Mare Region (or Big Hill) lies on the 45° parallel, sharing the same latitude with Bordeaux and Piemonte; it is the most compact wine producing region in Romania.. Climate / Quality of the soil: The typical warm, dry microclimate and the rather long autumns favour a slow and thorough ripening of the grapes. There is a long vegetation time of 210-240 days with a maximum humidity of 55-80%. The soil here is strewn with marine fossils and the grapes enjoy the perfect combination of warm days and cool nights. The age of the vines: 19 years

Maceration-fermentation at 22 - 24°C for 5 days; Malolactic fermentation; maturation in stainless steel tanks

Malolactic fermentation; maturation in stainless steel tanks