2015 PRINCE STIRBEY - Feteasca Regala "Fata din Butoi" Dry
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100% made Feteasca Regala grapes from Via Pencovici, fermented in 300 litre Romanian oak barrels, and matured in these barrels for two years.
Dry wine, vintage 2015, 13.50 %vol. Limited edition: 1569 bottles.
Feteasca Regala is a grape variety native to Romanian. It literally means Royal Young Girl and it is the most widely planted variety in Romania. It was first observed in 1920 in the city of Danes in Transylvania, Romania. It has thin skin berries, it is susceptible to botrytis buch rot and draught, but resistant to cold winter temperatures. Tends to produce aromatic wines that are dry, fresh, occassionally floral, both still and sparkling.
After ageing for more than a year in bottles, this wine shows the extraordinary potential of the Feteasca Regala grape variety - the flagship variety of Romanian white grape varieties: an intense bouquet of ripe fruit and spice, followed by a dense and harmonious structure on the palate, perfectly integrating the influence of barrel aging into the natural texture of fine grape tannins.
This white wine with a texture similar to an elegant red wine can accompany tasty starters - such as a plate of charcuterie or matured cheeses - as well as a carp in brine or sausages with polenta, but equally well a grilled lamb or beef fillet with rosemary potatoes or grilled vegetables: it can sometimes - as on a hot summer day - take the place of red wine, which would then be too heavy and tiring.
The Story Behind the Label
In the first part of the 20th century there was a satirical magazine "Ant", full of funny and humorous comments about the political, cultural and social life of that period. Prince Barbu Stirbey was very fond of this magazine and used it as a way of communicating with consumers, through several advertisements - all full of humour, featuring Stirbey bottles - some placed more obviously, others more subtly.
One ad featured a cheerful girl, crowned with a crown of grapes, living in a barrel. The girl made the Stirbey Winery think of Feteasca Regala and imagined the life and development of this girl, spending her youth in a barrel, fermenting and maturing. This is how in 2015 "Fata din Butoi" was born.
How to serve
How to serve
Sparkling and Light-Bodied White Wines - “Ice Cold” between 3-7°C
Rosé and Full-Bodied White Wines - “Fridge Cold” between 7-12°C
Light and Medium-Bodied Red Wines - “Cool” between 12-15°C
Bold Red Wines:“Slightly Cool” between 15-20°C
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How to store
How to store
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How to recycle
How to recycle
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