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- Silver · IWC Bucharest 2018
ArtitudePGI Codru
Artitude Trilogy 2017
88/100Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com349 MDL
A dry red blend of Fetească Neagră, Cabernet and Merlot from the 2017 vintage.
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The 2017 vintage labelMihaela Lungu
Artitude
Technical sheet
- Vintage
- 2017Collectible wine
- Alcohol
- 13.5% vol
- Volume
- 750ml
- Serve at
- 14–16°C
- Residual sugar
- 5.4g/l
Wine
- Type
- Dry red
- Grapes
- Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Fetească Neagră
- Origin
- PGI CodruWhat PGI Codru means
- Name
- Artitude comes from “art” and “attitude”: for every vintage, the label is created by an artist from Moldova.
Vineyard and harvest
- Vineyard
- Gangura
- Soil
- Sandy-loam soils typical of the Codru region
- Climate
- Mild climate with a mean annual temperature of about 12 °C and moderate rainfall (Codru region)
Winemaking
- Ageing
- 6 months, light oak influence
- Closure
- Cork
Tasting
Ripe blackberry and plum, cherry, delicate spice and dried herbs.
Appearance
- Clarity
- Clear, with deep ruby reflections
- Intensity
- Medium to medium-full
- Colour
- Ruby red with garnet highlights
Nose
- Character
- Well structured and balanced, smooth yet firm
- Intensity
- Medium to medium-full
- Aromas
- Ripe blackberry and plum, with hints of cherry, soft spice and a touch of dried herbs
Palate
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Acidity
- Medium
- Body
- Balanced, fresh and lively
- Tannins
- Firm yet supple, with structure and elegance
- Finish
- Persistent and complex, with lingering dark fruit, spice and a touch of herbal earthiness
Recommendations
Suggestions for this style of wine.
Food pairing
Beef
Lamb
Grill and barbecue
Game
Aged cheeses
Grilled beef rib-eye, hare braised in red wine, lamb with thyme, aged cheeses
- Glass
- Large Bordeaux-style red wine glass
- Decanting
- Decant 30–60 minutes before serving
Serving and storage
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dark, dry place, away from direct sunlight and strong odours
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites
Awards
- Silver · International Wine Contest Bucharest 2018Organiser’s results · International Wine Contest Bucharest 2018 (opens in a new tab)
88/100
Jamie Goode, wineanorak.com
Lab data
| Total acidity | 5.0 g/l |
|---|---|
| Volatile acidity | 0.58 g/l |
| Total SO₂ | 115 mg/l |
| Dry extract | 27.0 g/l |
| Energy (100 ml) | 321 kJ / 77 kcal |
Total and volatile acidity, total SO₂ and dry extract come from the analysis of lot 16 (2017 vintage, bottled on 24 May 2018) by the national laboratory CNVCPA (test report No. 1777V18 of 08.06.2018); alcohol measured at the time: 13.55% vol. Bottles from other lots may differ slightly.
The label
The 2017 vintage label
Mihaela Lungu
The label of this 2017 blend is the work of the artist Mihaela Lungu. The back label presents the label as a joint project with the artist, meant to delight both the palate and the eyes.
“Ia artitudine.” Both wine and art inspire conversation.
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What critics and guests say
Quotes from published sources. Not part of the average rating.
- 88/10088 out of 100 pointsWine critic
A sweetly fruited, ripe, easy red with lots of soft, smooth berry fruits and some fine spiciness. The tannins are soft and the fruit is very ripe. Has a bit of crunch on the finish and there’s a juicy quality to the fruit.
Jamie Goode
Artitude
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