KARAKTER wines talk about the harmony between sun, soil, fruit and the winemaker’s belief. The range is dedicated to International varieties, memorably imposing from the first tasting. Wines with personality.
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Karakter Rose
Cabernet Sauvignon
KARAKTER Chardonnay
Vintage
2021
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Pale lemon
Bouquet
Fresh and fruity, with pineapple, banana, yellow melon and stone fruit aromas.
Palate
The wine is well balanced, with creamy texture and long lasting.
Food pairings
A classic style of Chardonnay which works well with a variety of rich foods and creamy sauces, seafood dishes or simply on its own, chilled at 10 – 13º C.
Alcohol vol.
13.5%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CT
Fermentation
Carefully harvested, the 5 French clones of Chardonnay grapes were pressed and cold settled, with 2-3 h skin contact to extract tropical flavors and aromas. Both neutral and aromatic yeast strains were used, along with cool fermentation temperatures, which assisted in savoring the aromatics and preserving the freshness of the wine. Various parcels were left on yeast lees to undergo malolactic fermentation, while others were immediately racked. The wines were then blended and gently fined before being bottled.
Oak maturation
n/a
KARAKTER Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2021
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Pale lemon
Bouquet
Strong aromas of guava, passion fruit, gooseberry and lime.
Palate
The mouthfeel is rich and textured, well-structured, mineral with crisp lively acidity.
Food pairings
Chilled at 10 -13º C, it is a good choice for Asian food, fish and seafood, poultry.
Alcohol vol.
13.5%
Region
Dealurile Munteniei IG
Fermentation
The grapes are destemmed and slightly crushed, followed by 6 – 8 hours of skin contact in the closed press at 8˚C. Clear fee run juice has been inoculated with a neutral yeast and alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel during a period of 14 days at a controlled temperature of about 13-14 °C.
Oak maturation
n/a
KARAKTER Rose
Vintage
2021
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Syrah
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Pink salmon
Bouquet
Vivid and delicate, rich in intense raspberry and strawberry aromas.
Palate
Full creamy taste, with some spice hints, followed by long lasting finish.
Food pairings
An excellent company for summer nights while serving light dishes based on vegetables, barbecues, easy sauces or spicy food, chilled at 6 – 8º C.
Alcohol vol.
13.5%
Region
Dealurile Munteniei IG
Fermentation
Grapes were harvested end of September. Alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel followed by a few months of ageing on lees. Free-run juice drained directly from the press was used for each variety.
Oak maturation
n/a
KARAKTER Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2017
Wine Style
Dry
Colour
Deep garnet
Bouquet
Expressive with black fruit nose and subtle oak hints.
Palate
Velvety and soft on the palate, with sweet tannins and lingering finish with complex flavours of tobacco, coffee and spices.
Food pairings
Served at 18°C, it is an excellent choice with spiced food, veal and lamb, pastrami or mature cheese.
Alcohol vol.
14.5%
Region
Dealu Mare DOC – CMD
Fermentation
Grapes were harvested in the middle of September. Alcoholic fermentation in closed tanks with gentle cap irrigator, extended skin contact for 21 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation for in Romanian oak barrels.
Oak maturation
12 months in Romanian oak barrels.