The Volcano Merlot 2018
The lost ending: Castle Dracula perishes with The Count himself…
Our 2018 Merlot offers a complex and full-bodied, yet traditionally smooth and balanced experience from bouquet to finish. This unfiltered wine showcases the depth of traditional winemaking, aged to perfection after a 5-week fermentation and 12+ months of rest in Romanian oak barrels. The exotic influence of the oak brings forward a rich, woody aroma, accented by lush notes of plum jam and a delicate touch of vanilla. Serve at 18 degrees to savor every sip.The details
Pairs Well With: red meat, spicy sausages, matured cheese, and dark chocolate.
Tasting Notes: Oak, Plum Jam, Vanilla
Varietal: Menestrel Merlot, DOC-CMD
Vintage: 2018
The story
A deleted ending was discovered in the only remaining original typescript of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. It revealed a volcanic eruption during the final battle scene between the Band of Heroes and Count Dracula. Bram intentionally placed this battle scene close to the fictional Castle Dracula, which was located on Mount Izvorul, an extinct volcano in the Carpathian Mountains. But the mystery remains – was it Bram himself or his publisher who edited out this definitive ending to Count Dracula?
This Merlot… a seductive vintage, dark as the midnight sky over Carpathian peaks. Imagine its deep crimson hue, almost as rich as freshly spilt blood. The aroma – rich, jammy plums with hints of oak and vanilla – conjures images of moss-covered castles and ancient cellars. Each sip is a velvet caress, smooth yet robust, leaving a faint warmth that lingers, like a whisper in the dead of night. It is not just a drink; it is a feast, a symphony of shadows and secrets that awakens even the most dormant desires…
Awards
Falstaff:
92/100
Austria
Daniele Cernilli:
94/100
Italy
Gambero Rosso:
Tre bicchieri
Italy
