Nicoreşti

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The appellation's lithology is characterised by upper Pleistocene loess deposits at the level of the high plain and by soliflution sediments on the slopes, derived from a facies of clays, sands, and gravels of lower Pleistocene age.
• The soil types present are chernozems, cambic chernozems, and grey soils, affected on the slopes by erosion processes.
• The relief takes the form of a plateau that slopes gently, at under 2–3 degrees, from an elevation of 250–300 m in the north and north-west down to 80–100 m towards the east and south-east.
• The appellation is drained by the native valleys of Tecucelu, Berheciu, and Pereschivu, tributaries of the Bârlad from the south-east, with a predominantly rain-and-snowmelt water supply of 80–85% and a minor groundwater contribution of 10–15%.
• The vineyard plantings benefit from a predominantly south and south-easterly aspect, and the microclimate with Mediterranean influences brings long autumns to the area.
• The slopes prevent the pooling of excess water, facilitating soil warming and preventing the onset of grey rot on the grapes.

• Red wines produced in the Nicorești area require a maturation and ageing period of between 3 and 5 years in order to reach their quality peak.
• Băbească wines produced in favourable years evolve very well with a not overly long ageing in cask and in bottle.

• The wines are distinguished by their vivid, bright red colour, by aromas close to those of the fresh grape, and by a pleasant, harmonious palate delivered by a moderate alcohol content.
• The wines have a relatively high acidity, which lends them liveliness and freshness, as well as an absence of astringency owing to a not excessively high tannin content, making them dry, supple, and easy to drink from the very first year.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• National product specification (PDF) — onvpv
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-RO-A0133
• Official trade body site — Oficiul Național al Viei și Produselor Vitivinicole (ONVPV) — DOC Nicoreşti