Crama Delta Dunarii La Sapata Aligote is an organic and artisanal wine, fermented with wild yeast and unfiltered. This wine is produced in the South-East part of Romania in the region called Dobrogea and is considered part of the great wines of the Danube delta. The wine is made 100% with Aligoté grapes which found its 2nd home away from Burgundy in Romania.
Picked at full maturity early in the morning in mid-September, meticulous sorting in the winery, pressed and 100% spontaneous wild fermentation at 18 degrees. Aged for 5 months on the fine lees and bottled unfiltered.
Colour: Straw gold with green reflections.
Nose: Lovely youthful scent with crisp citrus, green apples, pears and a floral touch.
Palate: Aligoté’s high natural acidity results in a crisp and refreshing medium bodied white with abundance of citrus notes, pronounced minerality and great length on the palate.
Best served with: fish, shellfish and also poultry dishes.
Recommended serving temperature: 8-10⁰C
