Volume 1 is also called "Vigoare" (Vigor). Like the horses living freely under the scorching sun of Dobrogea, the wine is young and vigorous, reminding us of the spiritedness of the horses from Letea. Just as the free horses from Letea feel excellent under the scorching sun, caressed by the warm wind that brings with it the scent of the Danube, so do the grapes ripened on the Dobrogea Hills feel extraordinary in the area that brings together fertile soil, light and running water.
Caii de la Letea Volume 1 Feteasca Neagra is made in Dobrogea, at Viticola Sarica Niculitel, bears the imprint of the terroir and brings together the best expressions of this variety, from different years. Via Viticola Sarica Niculitel means the millenary tradition, blessed by the sun that embraces the hills of Sarica and Niculitel and caressed by the cool proximity of the Danube.
The grapes are picked in late September and carefully selected on the sorting tables. The maceration of grapes takes between 5 and 8 days at a controlled temperature of 16°C. The alcoholic fermentation is controlled at 26°-28°C for another 8 to 10 days, followed by warm maceration (thermo maceration) between 5 and 8 days. The wine is then aged for 1 year in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
Tasting notes:
Aroma: Fruity bouquet, which highlights ample nuances of blackberries, currants and prunes.
Colour: Ruby red with crimson tones
Taste: Velvety and harmonious and reminds you of forest fruits (currants, blackberries), cherries, dried plums, slightly spiced, reminiscent of cinnamon, pepper, allspice and vanilla.
