Zana Pinot Grigio / Feteasca Alba, Cramele Recas, Banat, Romania, 2025

Grape: A blend of 51% Pinot Grigio and 49% Feteasca Alba, aged on lees, unoaked, 5g/L residual sugar (just off-dry)

Producer Tasting Note:

Lovely opulent aromas of grapefruit and white peach follow through to a lithe body with loads of fruit as well as abundant melon and apple character and citrusy acidity

Estate: Located on the western fringe of the Transylvania/Banat region, winemaker Hartley Smithers (Australia) has worked with Cramel Recas' experienced team of Romanian viticulturists and winemakers to create a series of modern, fruit driven wines that express perfectly the traditions and terroir of the Recas vineyard where wine has been produced continuously since 1477. The latest expression, highlighting the sweeter, stone-fruit & tropical character of the native white Feteasca Alba grape, makes an ideal blending component alongside the well known Pinot Grigio varietal.

Food Match: Chicken, chickpea and apricot tagine; Creamy/spicy Asian cuisine such as Thai Panang; Antipasti (Prosciutto with melon or roasted almonds); Risotto Primavera (with Spring vegetables like peas and asparagus); soft cheeses