Romania
Cameleon Red
Vintage
2017
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Intense Red
History
Winemaker Mihai Banita use a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology to make wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or ”terroir” where specific varietals grow best. The fusion of superb vineyard sites and thoughtful winemaking allows LacertA to deliver elegant, expressive wines.
Vinification
Each variety is picked individually by hand, in boxes, and then carefully selected. selected. It takes place a pre-fermentation maceration at a temperature of 8-10℃ for 2-3 days. After completing alcoholic fermentation is a malolactic fermentation inoculated. The wine was aging 50 % in barrique and 50%m stayed in steel tanks. The varieties are blended after the wine is matured.
Winery
LacertA
Type
Red Wine
Blend
Blended
Soil
Reddish brown, black earth and deep calcareous
Closure
Screw Cap
Region
Fintesti & Merei, Dealu Mare - Muntenia
Grape Variety
47% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Pinot Noir
14% Fetească Neagră
14% Merlot
Serving Temperature
17-19 ℃
Ageing Potential
Minimum 6 Years
Available volume
0,75 l
Analytical Data
Alcohol
13,5%
Total Acidity
0,48 g/100 ml.
Total Acidity
0,15 g/100 ml.
Tasting Comments
Appearance
Intense Red
Aroma
Cherry, blackberry and a little bit of mint
Taste
Green paper, ripe cranberry and light spicy notes and a hint of oak with medium bodied and slight tannins
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