Cotnari
The blessed Cotnari lands in Romania produce a magical wine with wildflower scents and fruity aromas. Cotnari wine, a gem among Romanian wines, has a history that is thousands of years old.
Cotnari
The blessed Cotnari lands in Romania produce a magical wine with wildflower scents and fruity aromas. Cotnari wine, a gem among Romanian wines, has a history that is thousands of years old.
White Wines
GRASA DE COTNARI SEMI DRY
Grasa de Cotnari, a unique variety nurtured in the Cotnari vineyards, enchants the senses with its unmistakable, crystalline brilliance. Its spirited flavor, a timeless testament, adds a touch of delight to cherished family meals.
This wine unfurls a symphony of intense fruit notes, where peaches, apricots, baked apples, and delicate white fruits dance harmoniously. These aromas bestow upon the wine a vivacious freshness and a tapestry of fruity complexity. A whisper of honey, subtle and sweet, graces Grasa de Cotnari, enhancing its natural sweetness.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 13%
Pairing gracefully with salads, appetizers, and dishes featuring fish or poultry, this wine is a poetic companion to culinary experiences, inviting you to savor the artistry of flavor and the embrace of tradition.
SCORE: 92 – DECANTER WORLD WINE 2024
Tămâioasă Românească SEMI DRY
Tămâioasă Românească, a renowned Romanian wine, captivates with its unique blend of aromas. This wine gracefully balances with a refreshing acidity, leaving a delightful finish on the palate, a lingering ode to its floral notes.
In a dance of senses, this wine unfolds with intense floral aromas – whispers of rose, jasmine, and orange blossoms. The fragrant character is further enriched by subtle fruit notes, like apricots, peaches, and hints of grapefruit. At times, a touch of spice, a hint of vanilla or cinnamon, weaves an intricate layer of complexity into its taste.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Tămâioasă Românească complements white cheeses, Asian dishes, and sweet-tangy chicken or turkey. Enjoy with nutty caramel desserts for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Frâncușa SelectIE
Frâncușa, a Romanian grape variety flourishing in the embrace of Cotnari’s vineyards, weaves a tale of delicacy and distinction. Its aroma, delicate and light, carries an authentic floral note, painting the wine with a whisper of nature’s grace.
In the dance of ripened grapes, the delicate fragrance and unmistakable fruitiness become the signature of this enchanting wine. It speaks of freshness, an ode to the sun-kissed vineyards and the artistry of nature.
Type: Dry
Alcohol content: 13%
Pairs with fish, mussels, crabs, and the elegance of poultry. Frâncușa finds its match in appetizers, duck or goose liver, and embraces the richness of goat and burduf cheese. Grilled chicken, salmon, and the ocean’s bounty of scallops and seafood become poetic companions to this exquisite Romanian creation.
GRASA DE COTNARI SEMI SWEET
Grasa de Cotnari Semi Sweet, the aromas are complex and rich, with notes of ripe fruits such as apricots, pears, and quinces, complemented by floral and honey nuances. In some cases, there may also be hints of nuts or almonds, due to aging. The taste is balanced, combining moderate sweetness with pleasant acidity, which gives it freshness and vivacity. The finish is long-lasting, with fruity and floral aromas lingering on the palate.
Type: Semi Sweet
Alcohol content:12.5%
Grasa de Cotnari Semi-Sweet pairs well with fruit-based desserts, cakes, or fine cheeses. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanied by dishes made with white meat, fish, or seafood when a sweet note is desired to contrast with the dish.
CASA DE PIATRA - BLEND
Casa de Piatra White, a symphony of three native Romanian grape varieties – Selecție Francusa, Fetească Albă, and Tămâioasă Românească. This blend crafts a wine that whispers tales of complexity, an alchemy of distinct characteristics converging into a singular tasting experience.
This wine unfolds with fresh aromas of white fruits – a dance of green apples, pears, and peaches. The fruit flavors evoke a sense of freshness, painting the wine with a fruity character that lingers.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Pair this elixir with the finest culinary creations – from seafood and fish to poultry and salads. Allow it to grace your palate at a temperature of 8-10 degrees Celsius, a perfect symphony of tradition and taste.
CASA DE PIATRA - ROSÉ
Casa de Piatra Rosé unfolds from the embrace of native Romanian grapes, the enigmatic Fetească Neagră – the Black Maiden. A red grape variety, this indigenous gem is among Romania’s most cherished, crafting wines with profound color, lush fruit tones, and hints of spice or earth.
In the symphony of flavors, Casa de Piatra Rosé dances with fresh aromas of berries – strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. These berry notes weave a fruity and invigorating tale into the wine’s essence.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 11.5%
A culinary companion, this versatile wine pairs gracefully with fatty fish, turkey, chicken, and an array of cheeses. Enjoy it as an aperitif or let it elevate the experience of salads, seafood, poultry, and cheeses – a poetic journey for the palate.
THE MAGICAL HILLS OF COTNARI
In the dance of time, Cotnari’s vineyards, once a modest 720 hectares in 1830, blossomed into a grandeur of 2,000 hectares by 1990. Today, a graceful tapestry of vines blankets 1,700 hectares, painting Cotnari as a paramount sanctuary of winemaking in our land. Embraced by the same latitude as the famed French Champagne region and Hungarian Tokaji region, Cotnari’s terroir orchestrates a symphony of high-quality wines, weaving together the harmonious elements of climate, soil, topography, and the caress of sunlight upon the earth.