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Halewood International Ltd., one of the most important independent manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic beverages in the UK, have imported wines from Romania since 1987. In 1998 Halewood have acquired Vinalcool Prahova one of its Romanian suppliers, and wishing to reflect the emphasis on producing quality wines have renamed the company Halewood Winecellars (Cramele Halewood).
     
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.
 
     
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 (Grand 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)
 
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 19th century setting .
 
 
 
 

Region:
Murfatlar, on the sunny shores of the Black Sea in Eastern Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

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

Serving suggestions:
Well chilled with grilled chicken, fish or salads

   
 

Region:
The best vineyards of the Transylvanian Plateau.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

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.

Aroma:
Powerful rose petals and exotic fruits aroma

Taste:
Ripe peaches flavours and lively, crispy acidity

   
 

Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub - Carpathian hills. This region has the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

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-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

Serving Suggestions:
At room temperature with red meats, pork dishes, shepherd pie or light cheeses

   

Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills. This region has the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

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, but will also improve with careful ageing.

Aroma:
Plum, black cherry and vanilla spice.

Taste:
Hints of black pepper, raspberry and creamy oak. Rounded in the mouth.

Serving Suggestions:
At room temperature with red meats, particularly lamb, grilled vegetables or cheeses.

   
 

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


   

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.

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.

   

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

   

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 and withered 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

   
 

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


   
 
 

Region :
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills. This region has the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

Grape Variety :
The Pinot Noir 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-bodied wines with good colour.

Aroma:
Well-evolved, ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit with faint tobacco overtones.

Taste:
Savoury, aromatic flavours of spice and leather combine with ripe berry fruit. Tannins are soft and the oak well integrated to give a firm but supple wine.

Serving Suggestions:
At room temperature with white or red meats, game, hard cheeses or pasta

   
 

Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills. This region has the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

Grape variety:
Feteasca Neagra is probably the most valued red grape of Romania. In Dealu Mare region, Feteasca produces wine of deep colour and excellent fruit concentration. It gives small yields and it is quite difficult to grow since it is sensitive to frost and diseases.

Aroma:
The soft tones of freshly baked bread, wine leaf and prunes are complemented by the delicate tannins from the new oak.

Taste:
Black cherries and prunes, ending in clean creamy finish.

Serving suggestions:
At room temperature with pasta or casseroles

   
 

Region:
Dealu Mare, in the sub-Carpathian hills. This region has the potential to produce the best red grapes in Romania.

Winery:
Prahova Winecellars S.A. Following a massive investment program by Halewood International, the winery boasts modern wine processing and bottling facilities

Grape Variety:
While it grows well in many appellations, the Cabernet obtained in Dealu Mare region is capable of rendering wines of uncommon depth, richness, concentration and longevity.

Aroma:
Black currant and vanilla

Taste:
Fine tannins from the oak barrels

Serving suggestions:
At room temperature with red meats or cheeses

   
 
 

A dry, full-bodied barrel matured wine.

Produces from an outstanding vintage in the Vadu Vineyards in Dealu Mare and matured for 18 months in Romanian oak barriques.

A full, dark red wine with wonderful depth and complexity as it reveals its ripe currant black cherry, cedar and anise flavors. Finishes with a mouthful of lively fruit and long integrated aftertaste.

Serve at room temperature with pasta or cheeses.

   

A fruity, dry white wine, of exceptional character.

Produced from a superb vintage in the Sebes and Aiud Vineyards in Central Trasylvania, the wine is a modern replica of an old local blend, bringing together the fullness of the Pinot Grigio, the lush aroma of the Gewurz, the citrusy zest of Feteasca, and finishing in a crisp and long lasting aftertaste.

Serve as an aperitif or with light fish or poultry dishes.

   

A dry, full-bodied barrel matured wine.

Produced from an outstanding vintage in the Tohani Vineyards in Dealu Mare situated in the southern province of Wallachia, and matured for 18 months in Romanian oak barriques.

A full, red assemblage of local Feteasca Neagra and the international varieties of Pinot Noir and Merlot creating a wine of great individuality that combines the modern winemaking with the ancient tradition of viticulture in Wallachia. The wine displays intense aromas of fresh forest fruits and ripe plums, followed on the palate by rich sweet berries and spices, finishing in a long integrated aftertaste.

Serve at room temperature with game, pastas or casseroles.

   

A dry, full-bodied barrel matured wine.

Produced from a superb vintage in the Murfatlar wine region by the Black Sea coast, and then matured for 12 months in small Romanian oak barrels.

Dry, rich, toasty style with layers of subtle oak, leading to a core of lemon, pear and citrusy flavours, finishing with a long, complex aftertaste.

Serve as an aperitif or with light fish or poultry dishes.

   
 
 
 
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For more information, please contact :

Simona Mardale
Export Sales Manager
Halewood Romania SRL
7A Paris Street , Bucharest , Romania
Tel: +40 21 2318559
Fax: +40 21 2311232
Cell: +40 742 101103
Email: simona.mardale@halewood.com.ro
Website: www.prahova-wine.ro