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Goliard Red Reserve 2017

Name: Goliard Red Reserve 2017
Brand: Goliard
SKU: GOLIARD-RED-RESERVE-2017
Price: 449 MDL
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Dry red · 750 ml

449 MDLVAT included

A dry red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră and Merlot from the 2017 vintage.

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Vintage: 2017Collectible wine
Alcohol: to be confirmed
Volume: 750ml
Serve at: 16–18°C

Wine

Type: Dry red
Grapes: Fetească Neagră 34% · Cabernet Sauvignon 33% · Merlot 33%
Origin: PGI CodruWhat PGI Codru means
Line: Spiritul Aventurii
Name: Goliard carries the motto “Spiritul Aventurii”. The label says the wine is inspired by the free spirit of the medieval goliards and is the fruit of an endless journey through taste, time and inspiration, just as the wandering poet found his muses in inns full of good cheer or under the open sky.

Vineyard and harvest

Vineyard: Leușeni, Telenești district
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: Aged 6 months in oak
Closure: Cork

Tasting

Dried cherry, plum, black pepper, tobacco and oak spice.

Appearance

Clarity: Clear
Intensity: Deep
Colour: Garnet with brick reflections

Nose

Character: Mature and expressive
Intensity: Intense

Palate

Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Balanced
Body: Full-bodied
Tannins: Structured, velvety
Finish: Long, with notes of dark fruit and toasted wood

Recommendations

Suggestions for this style of wine.

Food pairing

Pork
Beef
Lamb
Aged cheeses

Roast lamb with garlic, peppered beef, roast pork knuckle, hard cheeses

Glass: Large Bordeaux-style red wine glass
Decanting: Decant 30–60 minutes before serving

Serving and storage

Storage: At +5…+20 °C, relative humidity up to 85%
Allergens: Contains sulphites

Awards

Silver · Decanter World Wine Awards 2025Organiser’s results · Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 (opens in a new tab)

The label

On the Goliard Red Reserve 2017 label, next to the names of the three grapes of the blend, a pencil drawing shows a young man writing in a notebook, sitting in the grass by a small fire, with a puppy beside him. The back label links it to the bohemian spirit of those who seek truth in art, poetry and endless conversation, and describes it as a journey of the senses, an invitation to discovery.

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91 out of 100 pointsSilverJudges’ note
Very fresh and fruit driven, with damson and black cherries, touches of cloves and nutmeg. Light in body, pleasant grip.

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Goliard Red Reserve 2017

Technical sheet