Välkommen till Digital provning - vita viner från Rumänien Per-Ola Karlsson, Clos du Cotnarian Pernilla Ringenhall, Sommelier Small Big Wines 2021-03-15 kl 18:45-20:00 Cotnari ROMANIA – AN Wine District IMPORTANT PART OF THE HISTORY OF WINE MAKING

• 12th largest wine- producing country

• Wine-making going back more than 6,000 years

• Wide-range of terroir with broad range of wines

• Many unique indigenous grape varieties

• One of Europe’s great wine countries until WWII FROM DISASTER TO EXCITING REBIRTH

• The Ceaușescu period destroyed the wine-making of the past

• Land and real estate restitution through the 1990s and 2000s

• EU membership in 2007 gave huge boost Wine-making following WWII Varieties with high productivity and resistance • Replantation of • White wine: , Chasselas, or Fetească Regală 40,000+ ha with • Red wine: or original varieties • More than 250 Mostly medium sweet or sweet wines as the sugar could hide deficiencies, low in alcohol (11-12%) producers today Most were destined for export to the USSR, and the story is that all were labeled as , being Russia’s favorite at the time COTNARI – THE CRADLE OF WINE MAKING

• Cucuteni Culture (5500- 2700 BC) with some of the oldest traces of wine- making

• Catalina Hill with fortified village and nearby traces of wine-making

• Greek and Roman Empires devoured wines from Dacia (700 BC to 400 AC)

• Unique vine varieties developing

• Vineyards documented around 1250 and Cotnari name first mentioned in 1448 COTNARI – MOVING INTO THE WORLD SCENE

• Moldavian ruler Stefan the Great (1457– 1504) develops Cotnari wine making and Vine de Voivode is introduced • Russian tsar Peter the Great declared the superiority of Cotnari white wines in 1711 • In 1889-1890 in Paris, the DOC classified Cotnari for the first time and awarded the region the “Grand Prix” title of Perl de la Moldova UNIQUE GRAPES BEING REDISCOVERED

Grasă de Cotnari (fats of Cotnari) Tămâioasă Românească (incense flavored)

• Unique grape with Transylvanian origin; 570 ha in Cotnari area, • Member of Muscatel family, brought by Romans from Hellas to 50 ha in Tokaj Dacia 2,000 years ago • Distinct bouquet of apricot, walnut & almond, high alcohol • Sweet style revolves around ripe stone fruits like peaches and content & low acidity tropical fruits together with honey and rose aromas

Frâncușă Fetească Albă (the white maiden)

• Indigenous grape & unique to Cotnari with more than 500 years • Ancient vine from Moldova/Romania border with 13.000 ha history; 360 ha planted almost only in this region • Late maturing and distinguishes itself with high acidity, fruity • Alcohol-rich, aromatic white wines with moderate acidity and aromas of lemon and apple along with nutty flavors aromas of citrus, peach and tropical flavors CUVÉE GRANDE

2017 2018 Grape varieties Francusa – 80% Francusa – 93% Grasa de Cotnari – 10% Grasa de Cotnari – 7% Tamaioasa Romaneasca – 10% Maturation 100% matured in steel tanks 7% Francusa fermented in new French Cadus barrels 7% Grasa matured in new French Cadus barrels 86% matured in steel tanks Alcohol % 13.5 13.0 Sugar (g/l) 2.2 2.0 CLOS DU COTNARIAN

• Reviving the Cotnari wine traditions with the most modern French and Italian practices • Established in 2006 by passionate Swedish wine- lovers and Demi Cusmir • Reassembled the southern slope of Catalina Hill and replanted/rejuvenated the vineyard Replanted land and built a new cave with modern Italian and French equipment from sorting to labeling Traditional methods to grow and harvest premium grapes • On-the-ground support by French wine-making expertise • First wine produced in 2017 in four cuvées • Cuvée Grasa 2017 and 2018, and Cuvée Amour 2018 awarded silver at Vinalies Internationales • DOC-CMD Cotnari classification awarded in 2019 CUVÉE GRASA

2017 2018 Grape varieties Grasa de Cotnari – 75% Grasa de Cotnari – 40% Feteasca Alba – 20% Feteasca Alba – 10% Tamaioasa Romaneasca – 5% Francusa – 50% Maturation 100% matured in steel tanks 7% Francusa fermented in new French Cadus barrels 93% matured in steel tanks Alcohol % 14.0 13.5 Sugar (g/l) 5.8 5.8 ROMANIA – AN IMPORTANTWINE REGIONS PART OF OFROMANIA THE HISTORY OF WINE MAKING

• 12th9 Regions largest with wine many- producingsub-regions country

• ClassificationWine-making going • backDOC more than • 6,000GI oryears (IG), Geographical • Wide-range of Indication terroir with broad • Varietal Wines range of wines

• ManyQuality unique categories • indigenousC.M.D. - grape varietiesharvested in full maturity • C.T. - late harvest • C.I.B. - for grapes harvested with botrytis WINE PRODUCTION STATISTICS

US Other Red wine Poland 4% 4% 20% UK Italy 5% 6% 29%

Spain 8%

10% China 80% 21% 13% White wine Germany The Netherlands

Varieties Export markets • White wines dominate with the Moldova region being • Almost all wine consumed in the domestic market: 3.5% the most important producer exported – less then Denmark’s wine exports DOC Recaş and DOC Minas DOC Cotnari • • Legend has it, Bacchus Dedicated to white wines with varieties Grasă de ROMANIA – AN was born here Cotnari, Frâncuşă, Fetească Albă, and Tămâioasă IMPORTANTWINE REGIONS PART OF • Temperate continental Românească • OFROMANIA THE HISTORY climate with Lower altitudes with hot summers and cold OF WINE MAKING Mediterranean winters • influences and soils Climate favorable to the appearance of botrytis. • Hungarian influence with • 12thMany largest developing wine - producingvineyards graduallycountry Blaufränkisch, and becoming Furmint • Wine-making going DOC Coteşti, Odobeşti and Panciu recognized • Cadarcă based wine internationallyback more than . • Famous for the local varieties fermented on fresh must • Boutique6,000 years producers Şarbă, Plăvaie offering premium and dried late harvested • Wide-range of wines appearing terroir with broad “raisins” • Each region has its range of wines unique climate and • Manysoil with unique specific indigenousterroirs grape DOC Dealu Mare • varietiesRevitalization of • High altitude with warm summers and mild unique and DOC Drăgăşani indigenous grapes autumns • Recently revitalized by • The greatest region for the production of red the planting of specific wines based on Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, varieties such as Novac, Shiraz, and especially Feteasca Neagră Negru de Drăgăşani and • Also white dessert wines, especially with Crâmpoşie Selecţionată Tămâioasă Românească ROMANIAUNIQUE AND – AN • Crâmpoşia is a white pre-phylloxera grape variety, with origins in ancient times and is emblematic of the Drăgăşani vineyard. High acidity, freshness, and minerality. Usually consumed young and it IMPORTANTINDIGENOUS PART impresses with delicious aromas of pears, citrus fruits, and yellow cherries. OFGRAPE THE HISTORYVARIETIES • Fetească Albă is a white grape variety from which elegant dry white wines can be created. High OF- WHITE WINE WINES MAKING acidity, a friendly texture, and very good minerality, with well-defined aromas of white flowers, citrus, and hay. Aging potential of 3-4 years can be obtained. • Feteasca Regală is a white grape producing dry, young, fresh aromatic white wines, with predominant aromas of green and citrus apples. High acidity allows production of sparkling wines • 12thA range largest of unique wine- and spirits. producinggape varieties country – • Frâncușă is a late maturing variety that distinguishes itself with high acidity, fruity aromas of lemon each with its own and apple along with nutty flavors. It results in wines with good ageing potential. • legacyWine-making going back more than • Grasă de Cotnari results in wines that impress with their fruity and aromatic character. Vinified over the centuries as a white dessert wine with grapes touched by botrytis. Unique aromas of acacia • Also6,000 varieties years such honey, honeycomb, candied apricots, almonds, ripe apricots, and quince. Increasingly used also for as Aligote,Furmint • Wide-range of dry wines. and terroir with broad • Plăvaie stands out as a variety cultivated almost exclusively in the area of southern and eastern Chardonnay range of wines Moldova. Best consumed in the first two years of life and distinguished by freshness, minerality, and intense aromas of grapefruit, pomelo, and lime. • Many unique • Şarbă is a variety made from the crossing of two varieties, Tămâioasă Românească and Italian indigenous grape Riesling. Distinguished by a memorable floral character with notes of roses, acacia, elderflowers, and varieties basil. It is a grape from which dry and dessert wines can be made. • Tămâioasa Românească is a ‘descendant’ of the Muscat family from Greece, adapted in the Romanian viticultural area. Distinguished by unmistakable aromas of acacia flowers, honeycomb, and discreet notes of basil. Mostly for white dessert wines with ageing potential par excellence, lately a lot of fresh, dry wines have been created. • Zghihara de Huşi is a very old grape variety, cultivated almost exclusively in the village that gives it its name. It is distinguished by its increased acidity that pleasantly ‘tightens’, minerality, and well- defined aromas of green apples, pears, and citrus fruits. ROMANIAUNIQUE AND – AN IMPORTANTINDIGENOUS PART OFGRAPE THE HISTORYVARIETIES • Băbească Neagră is a local pre-phylloxera variety, dating back to the 14th century on Romanian OF– RED WINE WINES MAKING vineyards. It is known for its red, ruby, medium-bodied wines, medium tannins, and velvety texture. In general, these wines have an aging potential of 3-5 years, but can also be consumed young. • Busuioaca de Bohotin is a curious variety for many, thanks to a peel that prevents the winemaker • 12thA range largest of unique wine- creating a red wine with an intense color and full-bodied structure, which is why it is created as a producinggape varieties country – medium-sweet or sweet rosé wine. In recent years, wineries in Romania have created a dry, fresh each with its own Busuioacă de Bohotin with delicate aromas in the style of Provence. It is distinguished by the aromas • legacyWine-making going of rose petals, basil, and red forest fruits. back more than • Cadarcă based wines were was once considered to be the best in the Austro-Hungarian empire. The • Also6,000 varieties years such grapes are usually late harvested and are sometimes fermented together with over-maturated dried as Merlot, Cabernet • Wide-range of grape berries (raisins) to obtain the best complexity of body and taste. A Romanian version of Sauvignon and terroir with broad Amarone. Shiraz • range of wines Fetească Neagră is the main local variety and famous for its aromas of prunes, cherries, berries, dark chocolate, and oak (if matured in barrique). It can be vinified both as rosé and as red wine. It is a • Many unique variety from which wines with long ageing potential can be made. indigenous grape • Negru de Drăgășani is a recent red variety obtained after the mixing of two ancient grapes: the varieties forgotten Negru Vârtos (no known plantations today) and Georgian grape Saperavi. It has potential to give high quality dry wines, fresh and fruity, suitable for aging in oak barrels that increases the complexity. It has a good body and intense taste, in the aromatic palette we can find aromas of black cherries, sour cherries, blackberries and spices. • Novac has a similar background to Negru de Drăgășani but with a stronger character. CUVÉE AMOUR

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