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Worthy Wines:
R
omania has borders with several countries,
including Bulgaria, Ukraine and Hungary, as
well as bordering the Black Sea. Tourism plays a big
role in the economy of the country, with many
visitors enjoying sites, including Black Sea resorts,
as well as the preserved cities and castles.
The cuisine of Romania has both Austrian and
German influences. Excellent Romanian wines are
produced, utilising numerous native, local and
Romania
international grape varieties, with viticulture having a
history of 6000+ years, making it one of the oldest in
the world. Many wines constantly receive prestigious
awards at global events and competitions.
The Prince Stirbey vineyard has been family-owned for
300 years. Today, the vineyard is owned and managed
by Baroness Ileana Kripp (whose ancestors were the
founders) and her husband Jakob. At the turn of this
century a new winery was constructed, incorporating
modern technology, with wines produced by Oliver
Bauer. The winery now produces natural wines to an
exceptional standard, which are available in many
countries, including the UK.
Prince Stirbey Cramposie is a sparkling wine made
with the indigenous white grape, Cramposie, and by
the traditional method. This extra brut, pale-yellow
production is both fruity and fresh. The very pleasant
bouquet leads to the fruit pleasures on the mouth and
extends for a long finish.
Prince Stirbey Tamaioasa Romanesca is a very popular
dry white wine and uses the grape of the same name, to
great advantage. An intense bouquet greets the nasal
senses, which continues on to the mouthfeel.
Prince Stirbey Novac is made using Novac grapes.
Extremely popular, this red wine pleases many. The
bouquet has plenty of fruits that follow to the
mouthfeel, which is ripe and juicy. Prince Stirbey
Negru de Dragasani (and the Rezerva production) are
both further splendid red wines, selected for quality,
with intense bouquets and abundances of dark fruits,
for the mouth and palate, being very evident. Medium,
to full-bodied, smooth and velvet-like, they are a
superb accompaniment a lot of cuisine, including red
meats.
For all details, information
and availability, please visit
www.stirbey.com
As always, Enjoy!
Trevor Langley
Ledbury Focus

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