Cramele Recas Calusari Merlot
A vibrant red wine with juicy red fruit flavours and a smooth, spicy finish
Cramele Recas Merlot from Viile Timisului, Romania, is a vibrant Red (ruby) still, dry wine crafted from 100% Merlot grapes. Fermented in stainless steel with 5-7 days on skins, followed by natural malolactic fermentation, with no oak ageing, ensuring a pure fruit expression. It reveals intense aromas of cherry and red currant, leading to a juicy, smooth palate with crisp acidity, medium body, and round, active tannins, culminating in a slightly spicy finish. A versatile choice, it pairs wonderfully with ripened and semi-hard cheeses, oven-cooked or grilled pork and veal dishes, or pastrami. This wine is also vegan and vegetarian friendly.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
Crushing and full destemming on all parcels, fermentation in stainless steel with a controlled yeast inoculation at 25-32degC, about 5-7days on skins with gentle pumpovers. Pressed with some sugar still present for soft tannins. The ferment finishes off skins, racked off gross lees as soon as dry followed by natural malolactic fermentation.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red wine offers intense aromas of cherry, red plum, and raspberry, leading to a juicy, smooth palate. It presents crisp acidity, round tannins, and a delightful spicy finish with notes of sour cherry and white pepper.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 12-14°C. Enjoy slightly chilled for optimal fruit expression.