Like all good things, it is found in limited supply and is the result of the very best grapes harvested only in exceptional years. ANIMA encapsulates winemaker Aurelia Visinescu’s sensitivity and passion translated into wine. It represents the evolvement of mind, body and soul in the discovery and celebration of a complex palate, full of surprises.
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
3 Fete Negre
Grand Reserve
ANIMA Chardonnay
Vintage
2021
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Medium gold
Bouquet
Intense flavors of tropical fruits, pineapple and banana, well integrated by the oak and vanilla hints.
Palate
Creamy and richly textured, mineral, nutty and brioche notes on the palate.
Food pairings
Alcohol vol.
13.5%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Carefully harvested, the grapes were pressed and cold settled, with 2-3 h skin contact to extract tropical flavours and aromas. The juice was transferred in 225 French oak barriques where it underwent fermentation and ageing on lees with regular yeast stirring for 5 months.
Oak maturation
Aged on lees with regular yeast stirring for 5 months.
ANIMA Pinot Noir
Vintage
2016
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Garnet
Bouquet
Ripe cherry and raspberry fruit with tobacco overtones.
Palate
Ripe tannins and well integrated oak give a firm but supple wine.
Food pairings
Serve at 17°C with white or red meat, game, pasta or cheese.
Alcohol vol.
13.5%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
The grapes were picked at full ripeness, in the first decade of September and destemmed without crushing followed by 48 hours cold skin contact. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at 24-25°C for 14 days. During the skin contact period, few times per day the juice is gently pumped over the skin to give the wine texture and color.
Oak maturation
Oak aged in Romanian oak 225 lt barriques.
ANIMA Merlot
Vintage
2017
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Deep garnet
Bouquet
Intense flavors of ripe plum skin and black cherries
Palate
The palate features opulent notes of blueberries and spices shaded with an intriguing hint of roasted coffee. Deep intensity and robust velvety tannins competed by a good acidity make this wine enjoyable now or savor it for years to come.
Food pairings
Serve at 18 C with any kind of red meat, or cheese.
Alcohol vol.
14.9%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Following hand harvesting at full ripeness, during end of September /beginning of October, the grapes were destemmed and slightly crushed. Fermentation where conducted in stainless steel closed tank with gentle cap irrigator, at 26-29°C for 14 days. The wine has been drained directly in the barrels of 225 lt where the malolactic fermentation finished.
Oak maturation
12 months South Romanian oak barriques medium + toasted.
ANIMA Syrah
Vintage
2017
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Deep ruby
Bouquet
Fragrant black fruits, black olives and herbs.
Palate
Creamy and richly textured, mineral, nutty and brioche notes on the palate.
Food pairings
It can be served with lamb, grilled veal, game or spicy meat dishes. It is also a great choice for Moroccan and Indian food.
Alcohol vol.
14.2%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Grapes were harvested beginning of October. Alcoholic fermentation in closed tanks with gentle cap irrigator for 21 days occurs in stainless steel tanks at 25-27°C the juice was pumped over the skin 5 or 6 times per day.
Oak maturation
13 months in 225L and 300L Romanian, French and Russian oak barriques.
ANIMA Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2016
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Garnet
Bouquet
Sweet nose of black ripe fruits, dark chocolate and vanilla.
Palate
The taste is rich, soft, velvety, with hints of dry plums, coffee, chocolate and tobacco. The tannins are sweet but firm which will give longevity to this wine.
Food pairings
Best served chilled along white sauce dishes, lobster, turkey and even pork, puddings or butter cakes.
Alcohol vol.
14.6%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Harvested by beginning of October, followed by alcoholic fermentation in closed stainless steel tanks with gentle cap irrigator for 21 days. The whole lot was aged into 225 lt Romanian and French oak barrels, where the wine finished malolactic fermentation. After 17 months the wine has been bottle with minimal filtration and bottle aged months before being released on the market
Oak maturation
17 months, into 225 lt Romanian and French oak barrels.
ANIMA 3 Fete Negre
Vintage
009 SERIES (2017, 2019 si 2020)
Grape Varieties
100% Fetească Neagră
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Medium gold
Bouquet
Intense bouquet of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate vanilla hints.
Palate
The taste is rich, with smoky dry plums, figs and wild fruits, black chocolate.
Food pairings
Serve at 18° C with any kind of red meat, or cheese.
Alcohol vol.
14.5%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Harvested by beginning of October, alcoholic fermentation in closed tanks with gentle cap irrigator.
Oak maturation
Between 12-24 months, in 225L Romanian and French oak barriques.
ANIMA Grand Reserve
Vintage
2016
Grape Varieties
Feteasca Neagra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Deep garnet
Bouquet
Rich aromas of ripe black fruits, dried plums and currants.
Palate
Taste of velvety fruits, marmalade, caramel and dark chocolate on the after finish. The after taste is long, with hints of tobacco and vanilla.
Food pairings
Serve at 16° C with lamb, grilled veal, lamb and game but also with cheese or dark chocolate.
Alcohol vol.
14.9%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
The 4 varieties have been separately vinified, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel closed tanks with gentle cap irrigator for 14-21 days occurs in stainless steel tanks at 27-29°C, the juice was pumped over the skin 4 or 5 times per day for 10-15’. Free run juice and press juice undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation separately. The varieties go separately in new or second time used oak barriques for 12-18 months. The best barriques have been selected to create the blend.
Oak maturation
12-18 months in 225L Romanian and French oak barriques.
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