BARBARO 2020

The vineyards of the Fautor winery in the village of Romănești, Leova “host” a fragment of the ancient archaeological monument “Valul lui Traian”, a defensive construction dating back to the time of the Roman emperor Trajan, which served as a demarcation line between the Romans and the so-called “barbarian” world. The “barbarians”, often called “noble savages”, are a symbol that was the basis for the creation of this bold and virile wine.

Grape variety: Syrah – 30% Tempranillo – 27% Cabernet Sauvignon – 25% Saperavi – 18%
Type: dry red wine
Vineyards: Syrah – 3.0 ha Tempranillo – 3.0 ha Cabernet Sauvignon – 10.0 ha
Yield: 8.5 t/ha
Terroir: Valul lui Traian wine region, Tigheci microzone, Romanești village
Harvest: early October
Fermentation temperature: 25˚C – 30˚C
Vinification: 10 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25˚C – 30˚C
Aging in wood: Syrah, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon are aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Saperavi – 12 months in American oak barrels. Alcohol content: 14.0 %
Sugar: 1.8 g/dm3 Acidity: 5.4 g/dm3
Volum: 0.75 l
Total bottles released: Limited edition 19558 bottles
Tasting notes: Four vigorous varieties – Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Saperavi, form a fascinating symbiosis dominated by varietal aromas of blackcurrant, blueberries and blackberries, cherries, raspberries and pomegranates, violets, licorice and tobacco leaves. The spicy taste of oriental spices creates a sumptuous blend with well-defined tannins and the maturation in French oak barrels for 12 months gives it a strong and lasting character.
Serve: at 16˚C – 18˚C with red meat dishes such as roast beef or lamb, or with game dishes such as wild boar or venison. It also goes well with mature cheeses such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola. Another option would be to enjoy it with Mediterranean cuisine, such as tagliatelle with mushrooms and basil sauce, or pizza with ham and mushrooms.