Galicea Mare New White Bouquet White Wine

From Oltenia, Galicea Mare New White Bouquet 2023 is a dry white wine made from Pinot Gris and Tamaioasa Romaneasca. Wild fermentation, minimal sulphur and an unfiltered approach shape a wine with structure, floral lift and oak-aged depth, while retaining a fresh, elegant character.

Pinot Gris is aged in fine oak barriques for 12 to 18 months, bringing added complexity to the blend. A gentle decant before serving helps the wine show its full character, making it a considered choice for baked or grilled fish, seafood in cream-based sauces, mature cheeses, foie gras, light appetisers, salads with fruit, and chicken with delicate sauces.

Key features

• 2023 vintage
• Dry white wine
• Oltenia, Romania
• Pinot Gris and Tamaioasa Romaneasca
• 12% ABV
• Wild fermentation with wild yeasts
• Unfiltered
• Minimal sulphur

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex aromas of ripe pear, peach, apricot, elderflower, honey and white flowers, with delicate citrus notes and subtle hints of vanilla and fine oak.

Palate

Delicate texture with well-balanced acidity and subtle flavours of white fruit and citrus. Apricot and pear combine with floral nuances and a gentle spicy character, while the oak ageing adds structure and depth and maintains a refreshing character.

Finish

Long and persistent, with nuances of ripe stone fruit, fine oak and a refreshing, elegant finish.

Serving suggestion

Serve at 8–12°C. Decant gently for 10–15 minutes before serving.

About the vineyard

In Dolj County, in the commune of Galicea Mare, vineyards and winemaking have been part of local life for more than 100 years. The original winery was built in 1912 by George-Valentin Bibescu, and the first wines from Galicea Mare were produced following the winery's inauguration in 1916.

Since 2016, Iosefin Florea has financed the renovation of the estate and revived wine production at Mosia Galicea Mare after several decades of inactivity. Today, the wines produced in Dolj come from more than 40 hectares of vineyards planted with Romanian and French-origin white and red varieties.

Rackhams Reference : 6KC3UDYYKE