Dry red wine
The noble character of Alira Grand Vin Cuvee (Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) is obvious as soon as you have poured it into the glass. The intense ruby color is subtly complemented by cherry and marzipan flavors, while the taste is full and balanced, dominated by ripe fruit and cocoa. We also find notes of peppermint, cedar wood and spices along with round and soft tannins. The complex structure of the wine recommends this wine to be aerated in the decanter one hour before serving.
Also available in ALIRA Grand Vin Cuvee 2011 Magnum and Double Magnum.
Color
Deep Ruby with garnet reflexes
Smell
Vanilla, caramel, spices, sour cherries, black fruits
Taste
An intense attack, given by Cabernet Sauvignon, filling the mouth with fine and sweet tannins. Acid and well-balanced alcohol. A complex and structured wine. Long aftertaste with red fruits, green pepper and chocolate.
Serving
Best enjoyed at maximum 18 ° C after it has been opened and decanted at least 30 minutes before serving. It can be stored for up to 5-8 years, away from the sun, in a horizontal position at 13 ° C.
Culinary associations
Carbonara Pasta, Beef or Duck Roast
A similar Bordeaux-like assemblage is recommended for dishes with rich wine-based or cheese-based sauces. The round tannin complement fatty foods, such as duck, while the spicy notes fit well next to pasta carbonara with smoked ham.
Wine-making and maturation
Matured in oak barrel for 14 months
The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected on vibrant tables. The cold maceration of grapes takes between 3 and 5 days at a controlled temperature of 14 ° C. Alcoholic fermentation (100% by the addition of selected yeast) is controlled at 26-28 ° C between 6-8 days, followed by hot maceration (thermo maceration) between 12-15 days. 50% of the wine was matured in French oak barrels at second use, the remainder in French oak barrels at third use for 14 months.
Excellence
- 2015 – Vinul.ro Excellency Awards: GBronze Medal
2015 – International Wine Contest Bucharest: Golden Medal
2014 – International Wine Contest Bucharest: Golden Medal
2013 Dec – TERRAVINO Wine & Spirit Challenge: Silver Medal
2013 Nov – Vinul.ro Excellency Awards: Gold Medal