{"product_id":"galicea-mare-new-white-bouquet","title":"Galicea Mare New White Bouquet White Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalicea Mare New White Bouquet 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive blend of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris aged for 12 months in fine oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by \u003cstrong\u003eRomanian Tamaioasa\u003c\/strong\u003e for added finesse and complexity. Made using wild fermentation, with minimal sulphur and no other additions, this is a rare, authentic and exceptional wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an ordinary white wine. It is a carefully crafted blend in which \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Gris provides structure and elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003eTamaioasa Romaneasca\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes its distinctive floral aromas. Extended ageing in oak adds depth and complexity while preserving the freshness characteristic of the hills of Oltenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy is simple: \u003cstrong\u003egrapes fermented with wild yeasts, carefully aged in fine oak, unfiltered and without additions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dolj County, in the commune of \u003cstrong\u003eGalicea Mare\u003c\/strong\u003e, vineyards and winemaking have been part of local life for more than 100 years. The original winery was built in \u003cstrong\u003e1912\u003c\/strong\u003e by George-Valentin Bibescu, grandson of Wallachian ruler Gheorghe Bibescu and a prominent Romanian aviator. Nearby, 15 hectares of vineyards were planted with varieties grafted at Prince Stirbei's nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the winery's inauguration in 1916, the first wines from Galicea Mare were produced. These historic beginnings inspired the significant efforts made in recent years by the winery's current winemaker. Since \u003cstrong\u003e2016, Iosefin Florea\u003c\/strong\u003e has financed the renovation of the estate and revived wine production at Mosia Galicea Mare after several decades of inactivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the wines produced in Dolj come from more than \u003cstrong\u003e40 hectares of vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted with Romanian and French-origin white and red varieties and traditionally vinified to suit a wide range of tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale golden yellow with greenish reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complex bouquet of ripe pear, peach, apricot, elderflower, honey and white flowers, complemented by delicate citrus notes and subtle hints of vanilla and fine oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate texture with well-balanced acidity and subtle flavours of white fruit and citrus. Notes of apricot and pear combine with floral nuances and a gentle spicy character. The oak ageing provides structure and depth while maintaining a refreshing character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, with nuances of ripe stone fruit, fine oak and a refreshing, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine's typical Muscat-like aromatic profile is almost completely softened, allowing a more complex and well-structured wine to emerge, with subtle floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes undergo \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by careful maturation in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 months in oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e and may develop natural sediment, which is a characteristic of its minimal-intervention winemaking approach and a sign of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gentle \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 minute decanting\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving is recommended.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galicea Mare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57099927388486,"sku":"RD-1019","price":34.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/0678\/6118\/files\/GaliceaMareNewWhiteBouquet.png?v=1787660765","url":"https:\/\/romaniandrinks.co.uk\/products\/galicea-mare-new-white-bouquet","provider":"Romanian Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}