MOLDOVA, ROMANIA and TURKEY - GRBINICH WINES

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Wines from MOLDOVA, ROMANIA AND TURKEY

These amazing wines from Moldova, Romania and Turkey are now available in ATLANTA GEORGIA!

Wine making in Moldova and Romania goes back a long time. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew Romanian soils produced excellent wine-making grapes, and archaeological evidence suggests that wine making actually began in the region 6,000 years ago. And legend says that the Thracian god of wine was born north of the Danube River in what is now Romania. Romania sits in southeastern Europe, its eastern border facing the Black Sea. The country boasts four wine-making regions. The Murfatlar region lies near the Black Sea and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. The area produces sweet wines.

Farther north and inland, the Cotnari area also produces sweet wines and was a favorite of Stephen the Great, a 15th century Moldavian ruler who even had roads paved to the area to transport the fine wine. The Tarnave wine regions sits in Transylvania.

Fossils of Vitis teutonica vine leaves near the Naslavcia village in the north of Moldova indicate that grapes grew here approximately 6 to 25 million years ago. The size of grape seed imprints found near the Varvarovca village, which date back to 2800 BC, prove that at that time the grapes were already being cultivated. The grapegrowing and wine-making in the area between the Nistru and Prut rivers, which began 4000–5000 years ago, had periods of rises and falls but has survived through all the changing social and economic conditions.

By the end of the 3rd century BC, trading links were established between the local population and the Greeks and from 107 AD with the Romans, a fact which strongly influenced the intense development of the grape-growing and wine-making.

WINES FROM MOLDOVA

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KAGOR SWEET RED DESSERT WINE 16% ALC

Kagor is a fortified dessert wine made from cabernet sauvignon, saperavi and other grapes on the Black Sea coast of the former Russian Empire, primarily in Moldova.

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KAGOR GRAND RESERVE

NOBLE SWEET DESERT WINE 16% ALC

Dark ruby color with a hint of garnet. Rich, velvety & sweet taste. Notes of blackberries & chocolate.

This desert wine has tastes of currant, blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, olive, asparagus, spice, ginger, oak, vanilla, cinnamon, cigar box, pomegranate, mushroom, gamey and plum.

WINES FROM ROMANIA

Cotnari

GRASA DE COTNARI 12% ALC

Grasă de Cotnari is a Romanian wine variety associated with the Cotnari wine region, in Iași County (historical region of Moldavia), where it has been grown ever since the rule of Prince Stephen the Great (1457–1504).

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MURFATLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 13%ALC

A semi-dry rose wine made from cabernet sauvignon grapes gathered at dawn, in low temperature, to fully preserve the grape’s freshness. It has the fresh and fruity traits of white wine and at the same time the pleasant color and slightly tannin oustinge of red wine.

GRAPE VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER: Murfatlar
LOCATION: Romania

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MURFATLAR CHARDONNAY 14.5% ALC

Testing notes: Dry wine, yellowish color and the elegant bouquet with floral shades and well tropical fruit.PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Chardonnay Murfatlar 0.750 lit.
Specific Weight at 20°C: 0.9911
Alcohol contents % vol: 14.3

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MURFATLAR MERLOT 13.5% ALC

Testing notes: Semi-dry wine, with moderate tannins content, yet round, cherry, plum and red fruit

PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Merlot Murfatlar 0.750 lit.
Specific Weight at 20°C: 0.9980
Alcohol contents % vol: 12.4

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MURFATLAR MUSCAT OTTONEL 12% ALC

Testing notes: semi-sweet wine, yellow color, flavors floral nose with aroma of Muscat.

PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Muscat Ottonel Murfatlar 0.750 lit.
Specific Weight at 20°C: 1.0087
Alcohol contents % vol: 12.3

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MURFATLAR PINOT GRIGIO 13.5% ALC

Dry wine, yellow color with fresh flavors and aroma of pears.

GRAPE VARIETAL: Pinot Grigio
PRODUCER: Murfatlar
LOCATION: Romania

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MURFATLAR PINOT NOIR 13%ALC

Testing notes: Semi-sweet wine, a red fine and elegant wine cherry, strawberry, coffee, spices, vanilla and oak.PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Pinot Noir Murfatlar 0.750 lit.
Specific Weight at 20°C: 1.0058
Alcohol contents % vol: 13LEARN MORE

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MURFATLAR POEM TO OVIDIU 14% ALC

Poem to Ovidiu is an amazing desert wine. Clean, perfectly sweet with no dryness.

GRAPE VARIETAL: Blend
PRODUCER: Murfatlar
LOCATION: Romania

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JIDVEI DRY RIESLING 12% ALC

Technically, dry Riesling is defined by the finished wine containing less than 9 grams per liter of residual sugar. The fermentation process creating alcohol has converted the vast majority of sugar in the grape juice into alcohol, leaving behind the rich, bright, and crisp flavors of Riesling without any heavy, palate-saturating sugars.

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JIDVEI SAUVIGNON BLANC 12% ALC

A popular and unmistakable white wine that’s loved for its “green” herbal flavors and racy acidity. Sauvignon Blanc grows nearly everywhere and thus, offers a variety of styles ranging from lean to bountiful.

Sauvignon Blanc makes a wonderful choice with herb-driven sauces over chicken, tofu, or fish dishes. matched with feta or chèvre, or paired with herb-driven asian flavors such as Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.

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JIDVEI GEWURZTRAMINER 13% ALC

Gewurztraminer is a distinctive yet underrated grape variety, capable of producing many styles, from dry to sweet.

Like any good wine, Gewurz should be balanced. The grapes need to be harvested at perfect ripeness to avoid bitterness, high alcohol and/or overt sweetness – especially when botrytis increases the sugar level. The variety does not have as much acidity as Riesling, but neither does Chardonnay and we all know how complex, long lived and exciting the best Burgundies can be.

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TOHANI FETEASCA NEAGRA 13.5%ALC

Intense ruby with movalii tones. The varietal fragrance of dried plum is dominant and combines with seasoned notes of cloves and vanilla. In taste, fruits like blackberries, raspberries and black cherries are complemented with mastery of spiced black pepper. Round tannins are well supported by the alcoholic degree.

Author’s composition, “Escapda” presents a generic detail of the Estate of Tohani: two riders who embody Prince Nicholas and Ioana Doletti, in a romantic representation of the decision of the two to follow the voice of their hearts.

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TOHANI TAMAIOSA ROMANEASCA 12.5% ALC

Tamaioasa Românească: sweet wine complex flavour flowers and, honey, persistent, rich
taste.

Golden yellow. Brilliant in the tasting glass. Olfact is characteristic of the variety. The sensations of dehydrated fruit of quince and figs are intertwined with a very present florality of lime.

The balanced and dense taste, reminiscent of the sweetness of pears and acacia honey. Complex and delicate.

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TOHANI BUSUIOACA DE BOHOTIN

A typical colour for a wine made of the Busuiac variety – pale rose. The first olfactory impression brings us notes of slightly dried basil, of summer roses.
The taste is cool and brings us to the sweetness of roses or red fruits a complex but delicate taste, a long taste post.

WINES FROM TURKEY

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SELENDI ESTATE CHARDONNAY - VIOGNIER - NARINCE 13.5 % ALC

Bright And Complex, The Estate Blend Of Chardonnay, Viognier And Narince Offers Notes Of Citrus Blossoms And Stone Fruits With High Acidity And A Long Finish.

Estate Bottled By Öngör Family From Grapes In The Ancient Sarnıç Valley At 2600ft Altitude.

Try With Grilled Lobster, Roast Chicken Or Vegetables.

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SELENDI PURPLE GRENACHE - MOURVEDRE - MERLOT - CINSAULT 14% ALC

Vibrant And Fruity, The Selendi Purple Blend Of Grenache, Mourvedre, Merlot And Cinsault Offers Notes Of Dark Plums, Red Fruits And Vanilla With A Medium Body.

Estate Bottled By Ongor Family From Grapes In The Ancient Sarnic Valley At 2600ft Altitude.

Enjoy With Roast Chicken, Spicy Dishes Or Barbecue.

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SELENDI ROSE 12.5% ALC

Joyous And Balanced, The Blend Of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre And Shiraz Offers Notes Of Citrus Blossoms And Raspberry With Bright Acidity, Soft Tannins And A Long Finish.

Estate Bottled By Öngör Family From Grapes In The Ancient Sarnıç Valley At 2600ft Altitude.

Try With Salmon, Grilled Vegetables Or Your Favorite Light Cheese.