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Halewood
International Ltd., is one of the most important independent
producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages in the UK,
have imported wines from Romania since 1987. In 1998 Halewood
acquired Vinalcool Prahova, one of its Romanian suppliers,
and wanting to reflect the emphasis on
producing quality wines have renamed the company Halewood
Winecellars (Cramele Halewood).
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Halewood
Winecellars consist of five wineries
(Paulesti, Valea Calugareasca, Urlati, Vadu and Tohani) all
situated in Dealu Mare, one of Romania's
finest wine regions for the production of quality red
wines. The company is richly endowed with extensive underground
cellars ensuring excellent conditions for the maturation of
red wines in both traditional large oak casks and new French
and Romanian barriques. In Dealu Mare, the vineyards are located
on gently sloping hills reminiscent of Burgundy, even though
the region is situated on the same parallel
as other two famous wine regions
of the world, Bordeaux and Tuscany.
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Halewood
have been quick in realizing the regions immense potential:
superb expositions, microclimate, soil structure and a long
local experience in working with both famous
French grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
and Merlot) and valuable native varieties such as Feteasca
Neagra. To those natural assets, an investment program in
upgrading the production facilities, amounting to 7 million
dollars has ensured the level of quality expected by the most
discerning palate. In fact, in very short time, the wines
produced at Prahova, under the internationally recognized
brand of Prahova Valley, have obtained the highest
accolades ever bestowed on a Romanian wine (Grande
Medaille D'Or in 2002 in Brussels for the 1999
Special Reserve Prahova Valley Pinot Noir and Gold
Medal at The Mondial du Pinot Noir in 2002 for
the 1999 Reserve Prahova Valley Pinot Noir).
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To
discover the intimate life of the wine and cellars, the winery
at Urlati and the sparkling wine cellar at Azuga are opened
for tasting tours, providing initiation in the art of wine
tasting along with excellent traditional food in a 19 th century
setting .
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Annual
production: over 5 million bottles
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Prahova Valley Reserve Merlot
(oaked)
Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian
hills. This region has the potential to produce the
best red grapes in Romania.
Grape Variety:
Merlot is the most widely planted red grape variety
in Romania. Its popularity stems from its approachable
fruitiness; it can be drunk when young and will also
improve with careful ageing.
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Aroma:
Plum, black cherry and vanilla spice.
Taste: Hints
of black pepper, raspberry and creamy oak. Rounded in
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Prahova Valley Reserve Pinot Noir
(oaked)
Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub - Carpathian
hills. This region has the potential to produce the
best red grapes in Romania.
Grape Variety:
Pinot Noir. This variety ripens relatively late compared
to other varieties grown in Dealu Mare. The long, sunny
autumns permit accumulation of plenty of sugar in the
grapes, giving medium to full-
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bodied wines, with
good colour.
Aroma:
Black cherries and fresh herbs.
Taste:
Plenty of red berry fruit subtly balanced with pepper
and lively tannins and a hint of oak. |
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Prahova Valley
Reserve
Late Harvest Chardonnay
Region:
Murfatlar, on the sunny shores of
the Black Sea in Eastern Romania.
Grape Variety:
First imported from France at the
beginning of the last century, Chardonnay has adapted
very well to the sunny climate of Murfatlar.
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Aroma:
Ripe peach and melon, with honeyed
sweetness.
Taste:
Peach, barley sugar and citrus notes
combine with a luscious natural sweetness. The wine
still has a touch of lemony acidity and a satisfying,
rich finish.
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Pinot Grigio
Region:
Murfatlar, on the sunny shores of the Black Sea in Eastern
Romania.
Grape Variety:
A dry white wine, well balanced with a nice acidity.
For keeping the natural fruit flavour, the wine was
bottled without a previous barrel maturing.
Aroma:
Ripening pears.
Taste:
Tropical fruits.
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills.
This region produces the best red grapes in Romania.
Grape variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon with about 10% Merlot. In Dealu Mare region
the Cabernet Sauvignon has a low yield and is ripening quite
late, giving wines a strong character, high in alcohol, deep
in colour and full body, suitable for maturation in oak barrels.
The Reserve Prahova Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has been selected
from amongst the best wines of the vintage that have undergone
a long fermentation in stainless steel tanks and a slow maturation
in new Romanian oak barrels.
Aroma:
Tobacco, green bell peppers and vanilla.
Taste:
Blackberries, damsons and vanilla, balanced by cedar spice;
long clean and dry finish.
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Rosé de Noir
Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills. This region has
the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.
Grape Variety:
A pleasant and very well balanced wine obtained of ripped
grapes from Dealu Mare Vineyard. Rose de Noir Reserve
has a special bouquet, remembering of confided fruits
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figs; it is characterized
by a perfect harmony between aroma, taste and color.
Aroma :
Rose petals and dried figs.
Taste :
Crisp berry and tropical fruit. |
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Tamaioasa Romaneasca
Region:
Pietroasa Vineyards, part
of Dealu Mare wine region.
Grape Variety:
Tamaioasa is a highly aromatic
grape variety.The late picking of the over ripen grapes
has resulted in a high concentration of sugar, well
balanced by a firm acidity.
Aroma:
Rose and sweet basil.
Taste:
Lemon and pear.
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Gewurztraminer
Region:
The best vineyards of the Transylvanian Plateau.
Grape Variety:
Gewurztraminer has adapted very well to the cool climate
of the Transylvanian Plateau, where mornings mists ensure
a slow ripening of the grapes, thus maintaining the
delicate aromas of rose petals.
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Aroma:
Powerful rose petals and exotic fruits aroma.
Taste:
Ripe peaches flavours and lively, crispy acidity...
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Prahova Valley Reserve
Chardonnay
Region:
Murfatlar, on the sunny shores of the Black Sea in Eastern
Romania.
Grape Variety:
The Prahova Valley Chardonnay is very lean and stylish
wine.
Aroma:
Butter and oak.
Taste:
Fresh and ripe fruit, with a good acidity.
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Currently Seeking Distributors Worldwide !
For more information, please contact :
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Simona Mardale
Export Sales Manager
Halewood Romania SRL
7A Paris Street , Bucharest , Romania
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Tel: +40 21 2318559
Fax: +40 21 2311232
Cell: +40 742 101103 |
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