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Caii de la Letea Sparkling Aligoté
Origin: Romania
Retail: $18.95 | Sale: $17
Aligoté is originally a French grape but has found immense success and fanfare in Romania, where it is now
widely planted. This sparkler opens with floral elements of magnolia and chamomile with cantaloupe and
green fruits, leaning into bright citrus on the palate with a nutty, almost hay-like quality in the finish.
Caii de la Letea Aligoté 2023
Origin: Romania
Retail: $17.95 | Sale: $16
With 5,065 hectares under cultivation in Romania as of 2023, we had to offer more than one variety! This still
Aligoté is a fresh and pleasant white wine from the limestone-rich Dobrogea region. The theme of citrus and
dried hay stays strong here, creating a balanced and fruit-forward profile.
Crama de Matei Rosturi Red Blend 2020
Origin: Romania
Retail: $21.95 | Sale: $19.75
This blend consists of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% of a Romanian icon- Fetească Neagră. "Rosturi" is a Romanian word with deep meaning, roughly translated as "goals and purpose." It embodies a philosophical concept combining the "reason for living" and "joy of living," reflecting the depth and consistency of this wine. Blueberries and blackberries meld beautifully with vanilla and baking spices, cradled by tannic structure and velvety tannins.
Budureasca “The Dark Count of Transylvania” 2018
Origin: Romania
Retail: $24.95 | Sale: $22.50
Budureasca vineyards is an ancient place with deep roots in the history of vine cultivation. Half Cabernet
Sauvignon and half Fetească Neagră, this wine offers bold fruit, structure, and leather-like texture. Opening
aromatics include currant and cassis. The palate is mouth-watering with raisin, plum, fig, and bing cherry.