Crama Darie BIB Alb Demisec

RANGE
Crama Darie BIB
VARIETY
Alb Demisec
VINTAGE
2024
WINEMAKING
Alb
STYLE
Demisec
VOLUME
10L
SUGARS
10.7
SERVING TEMPERATURE
8–10°C
AGING POTENTIAL
Designed to be enjoyed within 12 months of bottling; once opened, best savoured within a few weeks.

Crama Darie Off-Dry White Wine in BIB starts from the same white varieties vinified in stainless steel, with fermentation stopped at a point that leaves a perceptible residual sugar. The wine retains its freshness while gaining a softer texture and a rounded palate, with notes of yellow apple, peach, and white grape. Stabilization and filtration are designed for safety and consistency over time. A straightforward, clean off-dry white—ideal for parties, cold buffets, or for those who prefer a calmer, lightly sweet style.

HARVEST DETAILS

HARVEST PERIOD
From the beginning to the end of September
CLIMATE DATA
Precipitation: ≈300 mm, Growing season: 180 days, Radiation: ≈1.500 kWh/m², Thermal balance: ≈3.500 °C
VINEYARD
Horia Viticultural Farm, Hârșova Wine Center
LOCATION
Altitude: 65–120 m, Slope: 3–6%, plateau and terraces, Orientation: N–S, with eastern exposure
SOIL
Chernozem soil class – typical proxicalcaric vermic Kastanozem; medium texture, sandy-loam; developed on carbonate loess-like deposits
ROOTSTOCK
140 Ruggeri, SO4
CLONE
ENTAV-INRA 96

WINEMAKING PROCESS

The grapes for Crama Darie White Demi-Sec come from Chardonnay, Fetească Regală and Sauvignon Blanc parcels, vinified separately to preserve the signature character of each variety. Harvesting is done by hand, in small crates, and the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed to obtain clean musts, with an emphasis on fruit purity and freshness. The must is cold-settled, then transferred to stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation.

Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature and is stopped or cooled at the precise moment the desired balance between residual sugar and acidity is achieved for the demi-sec style. The base wines are then blended, tartaric and protein-stabilized, filtered, and packaged in Bag-in-Box format, resulting in an inviting demi-sec white—effortlessly suited to everyday enjoyment or occasions with many guests.

TASTING PROFILE

VISUAL

Straw yellow with golden highlights. Clear.

AROMA

Yellow fruit, citrus, white flowers.

PALATE

Rounded opening, medium-bodied. Light sweetness well supported by acidity. Clean, weightless finish.

CONCLUSION

A balanced, approachable off-dry white with well-judged sweetness and freshness. Suitable for events and varied preferences.

Food pairings

Appetizers

  • Homemade zacuscă;
  • Fresh cheeses;

Main courses

  • Cauldron-cooked chicken;
  • Oven-baked white fish;
  • Pasta with white sauce;

Pastry/Desserts

  • Apple pie;
  • Fruit tarts;

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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LAB ANALYSIS

Parameter Value
Alcohol 12.62% vol
Total Acidity 6.15 g/L
Volatile Acidity 0.38 g/L
Total SO₂ 104 mg/L
Free SO₂ 13 mg/L
Total Sugars 10.7 g/L
Non-Reducing Dry Extract 25 g/L
Total Dry Extract 34.9 g/L
pH 3.38

Laboratory: Protect Consult SRL, Bucharest

Report no. 7885 dated 26.06.2025