Matei Rezerva 2019 is a tribute to the Dealu Mare terroir, Romania’s most emblematic red wine region. A deep ruby red with garnet reflections, this wine reveals both power and refinement — the essence of a landscape where sun, soil, and time shape greatness.
On the nose, it opens with fresh black fruit, dried plums, and figs, layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of dark chocolate and mint cream. As it gently warms, elegant notes of pipe tobacco, vanilla, and fine leather emerge, revealing its remarkable complexity.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, velvety, and impeccably balanced. The rich fruit is lifted by cocoa and minty freshness, carried through a long, graceful finish. With its firm yet polished tannins, Matei Rezerva 2019 has the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 15 years, reaching its perfect maturity about eight years after harvest.
Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, Matei Rezerva 2019 stands as a benchmark of Romanian craftsmanship — a wine that embodies both the power and the quiet elegance of Dealu Mare.
