World Romania
Vinarte
the revival of Romanian wines
“The wine is the poetry of the earth. Vinarte, in the three renowned domains it owns—CASTEL BOLOVANU, STARMINA and ZORESTI—suggested to collect these ‘lines’ and to gather them in a ‘collection’. We mixed the tradition and the remarkable potential of our vineyards with the technique of modern wine making, without neglecting the ‘human genius’ who produces them, in the hope we managed to contribute to the birth of a new generation of Romanian wines. The scope of our success can only be acknowledged by those who taste our wines on which our specialists left their mark.”
SERGIO FALESCHINI
Chairman of Vinarte
Stemming from an Italian family from Friuli who emigrated to Romania in 1936, Sergio Faleschini, knowing perfectly well this country as well as its wine making potential with unique terroirs, began the adventure VINARTE in 1998 with French and Italian partners. They acquired in the same time 3 estates: ZORESTI, BOLOVANU and STARMINA.
They had to completely reconstruct the vineyards on approximately 400 hectares by clearing and replanting noble vines adapted to the terroir of each domain. The vinification centres, almost in ruin, were completely renovated and equipped with the highest technology.
Sergio Faleschini The moments of happiness and blooming came after several years, when the first wines signed “Prince Matei”, “Prince Mircea” and “Soare” began to be appreciated. It was a real revolution on the Romanian and international market. Their passion and their perseverance were rewarded at last.
By giving its wines grand names: Prince Matei, Soare, Castel Bolovanu, Prince Mircea and Castel Starmina, VINARTE asserted itself not only as a producer of wines but as a real pioneer; a model of quality with a worldwide recognition thanks to the numerous medals and prizes won in prestigious contests.
WINERY CASTEL BOLOVANU
60 ha (Samburesti region) Located west of Bucharest in the region of Olt. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• CASTEL BOLOVANU,100% Cabernet SauvignonThe aspect is clear, intense ruby-red, brilliant with purple tinges. The nose is intense, with aromas such as forest fruits, redcurrant, blueberry, with nuances of black pepper. It is a dry, full, well-balanced wine, with slightly astringent ripe tannins and a beautiful length. The optimal temperature of consumption is 18 °C. We can enjoy it in pairing with red meat dishes, small game, traditional Romanian dishes with meat, or fine cheese. The wine can age in bottles 4 to 6 years in cellar conditions, thus getting a caressing structure and a complex bouquet.
• SOARE, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon The aspect is clear, ruby-red, intense and brilliant with brown and reddish tinges. The nose is intense, elegant and complex, with characteristic aromas of forest fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, fine condiments. In the mouth, it is dry, full, of substantial, complex texture, with ripe tannins and with a very good length. The optimal temperature of consumption is 18°C. The wine can be associated with dishes of oven-cooked or grilled red meat, Romanian traditional charcuterie, mature cheese. The wine can age in bottles 8 to 12 years in cellar conditions, thus getting a caressing structure and a complex bouquet.
CELLAR STARMINA
190 ha
Terrace of the Danube southwest of Bucharest Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Negru de Draganasi, Feteasca Neagra, Novac, Tamaiasa, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling.
• PRINCE MIRCEA,90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The aspect is clear, ruby-red, intense and brilliant with reddish tinges. The nose is intense and elegant, with characteristic aromas of ripe plums and forest fruits, dark chocolate, mild condiments. In the mouth, it is dry, full, dense, powerful and balanced with round tannins and a beautiful length. The optimal temperature of consumption is 18°C. The wine can be associated with preparations of red meat, oven-cooked or grilled, with average and big game, Romanian traditional charcuterie, mature cheese. The wine can age in bottles 8 to 12 years in cellar conditions, thus getting a caressing structure and a complex bouquet.
CELLAR ZORESTI
Villa Zorilor - 132 ha (Dealu Mare region) Located northeast of Bucharest at the foot of the the Carpathians. Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagra
• PRINCE MATEI,90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon The aspect is clear, of ruby-red colour, brilliant with purple reddish tinges. The nose reveals scents of fruits (blackberries, redcurrant, wild strawberry), complex aromas of black pepper, chocolate, coffee and vanilla. In the mouth, it is dry, intense, full-bodied, with texture well balanced by soft tannins, a delicate astringency and a big length. The temperature of consumption of 18 °C. The wine can be associated with preparations of red meats, noble venison with complex sauces, traditional Romanian charcuterie, mature cheeses. The wine can age in bottles 10 to 15 years in cellar conditions, thus getting a caressing structure and a complex bouquet.
The various conditions in the regions Dealu Mare, Samburesti and Mehedinti allow to get the best quality from the native or international grape varieties used to developed complex wines with a distinctive character, both for young wines than wines worth to lay down.
All VINARTE’s wines are in perfect harmony with Sergio Faleschini who also is Honorary Consul of the Principality of Monaco in Romania. VINARTE knew how to impose the new generation of Romanian wines with a great organoleptic potential.
On sales in France in L' Epicurien stores. Pascale Tétôt
VINARTE S.A.
Str. Nicolae Filipescu, nr. 43, sector 2,
Bucuresti - Roumanie
Tel: +40213 23 38 03
www.vinarte.ro
DISTRIBUTEUR France
TRANSCOMINT
32, rue Caumartin – 75009 PARIS
Tél. 01 42 97 55 22
