We’re assuming that you’re familiar with Pinot Grigio (if not, where have you been!?) and for the newly adventurous drinker there’s no better way to start exploring some of the world’s more unexpected wine regions like Romania, whilst still keeping one eye on something familiar.
The passion project of English winemaker Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, Vilie Timisului has its roots in Romania whilst also being a thoroughly international affair. Winemaking team Hartley Smithers and Nora Iriate are from Australia and Spain respectively, and bring all their combined experience (50 grape harvests, no less!) to this fascinating corner of eastern Europe.
We think this Romanian Pinot Grigio is just as good as any of its Italian counterparts, made using state of the art equipment to get the best out of each and every grape. The result is a refined and refreshing Pinot with oodles of zingy citrus fruit, a hint of blossom and crunchy green apple. There’s no better place to start on your Romanian wine adventure!
The Details:
Grape: Pinot Grigio
Country: Romania
Region: Ville Timisuli
Abv: 12%
Style: Crisp & Juicy
The Producer:
Back in 1988, three families decided to invest in a winery in Romania, starting with 650 hectares of slightly unloved vineyards and a rusty, once state-owned winery.
Yet Englishman Philip Cox and his Romanian wife Elvira, have turned the Cramele Recas Estate into the most successful winery in Romania. Recas are now recognised globally for their impressive scale and breadth of fascinating wines, including natural and orange wine from organic grapes. Despite the scale the emphasis is on making good wines that over-deliver, and as a result they’ve struck on a magic formula that has seen sales and demand boom. Vineyards are a combination of evolved plantings from 1447 and more recent planting, whilst the winery has seen significant investment and boasts state of the art facilities where innovation thrives. Recas are in every way a modern, dynamic winery, whose open minded approach and quality sets them apart … a winery you really can’t ignore.
