Faurar Rosu De Ceptura

Faurar Rosu De Ceptura is a 750ml Romanian red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Fetească Neagră at approximately 14% ABV from the Dealu Mare region. What distinguishes this wine is its integration of two international varieties with Romania's signature dark-skinned grape, Fetească Neagră, sourced from parcels planted with clones developed specifically for the Ceptura terroir.

Quick Facts: ABV: ~14%  |  Origin: Dealu Mare, Ceptura, Romania  |  Style: Red Blend  |  Producer: Davino Winery

Production & Heritage

Davino is one of the most respected boutique wineries in Romania's Dealu Mare appellation, a hilly sub-region widely regarded as the country's premier red wine territory. Each variety in the Faurar blend is fermented separately in small 150-hectoliter stainless steel tanks at a controlled 24–26°C — Merlot for 19 days, Cabernet Sauvignon for 21 days, and Fetească Neagră for 14 days. After fermentation, 70% of the wine is aged for eight months in Romanian oak barrels on their second use cycle, which contributes subtle wood character without overwhelming the fruit, while the remaining 30% stays in stainless steel to preserve freshness and varietal expression.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Deep ruby red with purple reflections in the glass. The nose opens with intense black cherry and blackberry, progressing into dried fruits, coffee, and a distinctive green pepper note from the Cabernet Sauvignon component.

Taste: The entry is full and rounded, with bitter cherry and dark berry fruit at the forefront. Mid-palate, leather and black pepper emerge alongside dates and raisins, giving the wine a layered, sober intensity. The structure is harmonious — tannins are elaborate but well-integrated, and there is a noticeable mineral backbone that adds depth and tension.

Finish: Persistent and spice-driven, with lingering warmth and a mineral-tinged close. The tannins carry the finish cleanly, leaving behind traces of dark chocolate and dried herbs.

How to Drink Faurar Rosu

This wine is best served at 16–18°C in a large-bowled glass, and benefits from 30 minutes of decanting to open up its layered aromatics. Faurar Rosu is primarily a food wine — its tannic structure and spice profile pair well at the dinner table. For a red wine spritzer, it can hold its own in a simplified Kalimotxo riff due to its fruit density. Its dark fruit and pepper character also make it a compelling base for a red wine sangria with blackberries and citrus. In cooler months, it works heated gently into a mulled wine with clove, cinnamon, and orange peel.

Best For

• Exploring Romanian wines beyond the mainstream European regions
• Pairing with hearty autumn or winter dinner menus
• Introducing friends to the Fetească Neagră grape
• Building a diverse Eastern European wine collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Faurar Rosu taste like? Faurar Rosu delivers a full-bodied palate of dark cherry, blackberry, leather, and black pepper, with well-structured tannins and a mineral-laced, spiced finish. The interplay of international varietals with Fetească Neagră gives it a distinctly Romanian character layered over familiar Bordeaux-style fruit.

How does Faurar Rosu compare to Davino Vast Rosu? Both wines are produced by Davino from the same Dealu Mare terroir and share the same three-grape blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Fetească Neagră. Vast Rosu is typically positioned as a higher-tier cuvée with longer aging and greater complexity, while Faurar Rosu is the more approachable, earlier-drinking expression of the same blending philosophy.

Is Faurar Rosu good for sipping on its own? Yes — its balanced tannins and layered dark fruit make it satisfying as a standalone pour, especially after a short decant to let the aromatics fully develop.

Where is Faurar Rosu made? Faurar Rosu is produced by Davino Winery in the Ceptura sub-zone of the Dealu Mare appellation in southern Romania, a region known for warm, sun-exposed hillside vineyards ideal for full-bodied reds.

What foods pair well with Faurar Rosu? Grilled lamb chops complement its pepper and leather notes. Aged hard cheeses like Romanian cașcaval or Manchego mirror its tannic structure. Slow-braised beef stew matches the wine's body and dried fruit character. Dark chocolate desserts echo the cocoa and coffee on the nose. Roasted root vegetables bring out the wine's underlying earthiness.

What sizes does Faurar Rosu come in? Faurar Rosu De Ceptura is available in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Faurar Rosu worth the price? Faurar Rosu positions as an accessible, everyday-to-mid-range red that delivers complexity and regional character well above what its price tier typically offers, making it strong value for drinkers curious about Romanian wine.

Why Faurar Rosu?

The defining strength of this wine is the way it bridges international familiarity with genuine Romanian identity. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot provide a structural framework that most red wine drinkers will recognize immediately, while the Fetească Neagră — fermented separately for a shorter cycle to preserve its varietal brightness — introduces a layer of dark spice and mineral character unique to the Dealu Mare terroir. The split-aging approach, with 70% in second-use Romanian oak and 30% in steel, keeps the oak influence measured and the fruit honest. For anyone looking to expand beyond Western European reds without sacrificing quality or drinkability, Faurar Rosu is a credible and distinctive starting point.