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Prince Știrbey Negru de Drăgășani 2016 - This is one of the purest expressions of Negru de Drăgășani grape variety. Produced by a top estate in Drăgășani area, the wine is made in the simplest way, being bottled right […]
Avincis Crâmpoșie Selecționată 2016 - Crâmpoșie Selecționată is not a grape variety you would find familiar. Grown almost exclusively in Drăgășani area, it stands out from the long list of Romanian breeds through a highly distinctive aromatic […]
SERVE Cuvée Charlotte 2011 - The producers themselves describe the 2011 vintage as “a rare and prestigious wine” [“SERVE Ceptura”, 2016, “Collection Wines”]. “Unusually sophisticated”, writes Jancis Robinson in Romania’s grape hopes. Produced for the first time […]
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Food and Wine Pairing

Cârnaţi de Pleşcoi la Atelier Pleșcoi Sausages with New World Wine - It was after my friend’s holiday in Gura Siriului, Buzău County, last summer. Near Gura Siriului lies Pleșcoi, the village famous for its sausages. My friend showed at my door with a […]
Roast Lamb with Mature Red Wines - Wine with lamb, provided we are talking about simple roast meat – no sauces or heavy seasoning – is not too difficult a match. Yes, it may be expensive, depending on how […]
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