Mehedinti

Wine from Mehedinti comes out of Romania, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Feteasca Neagra, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot.

The ground underneath is alluvial, iron-rich and pebbles.

The climate is continental, running mediterranean and temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as plateau and slopes.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and intense, crisp and aromatic, floral and citrus characteristics and fresh and fruity, plus five more.

Labels here fall under the DOC.

Inside it sit Severi, Corcova, Golul Drincei, Vanju Mare and Orevita.

Names to look for on a shelf: Catleya, Corcova Roy & Damboviceanu and Vinarte.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, fresh salads, creamy cheeses and spicy dishes.

decant before pouring.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and intense.

White: Crisp and aromatic, Floral and citrus characteristics.

Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Balance of sweetness and acidity.

Sparkling: Light and effervescent, Fruity and refreshing.

Dessert: Sweet and luscious, Based on native varietals.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Castellum Dracula Feteasca Neagra, Mehedinti, Romania
• Catleya 'Epopee' Syrah, Mehedinti, Romania
• Catleya 'Perfect Simplu' Cabernet Franc, Mehedinti, Romania
• Corcova 'Jirov' Rose, Mehedinti, Romania
• Corcova 'Jirov' Rosu, Mehedinti, Romania
• Corcova 'Lady Asquith', Mehedinti, Romania
• Corcova Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Mehedinti, Romania
• Corcova Chardonnay, Mehedinti, Romania

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Fresh salads
• Creamy cheeses
• Spicy dishes
• Chocolates

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Mehedinti: common questions

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