2015 Purcari Estate Rara Neagra, Moldova

2015 Purcari Estate Rara Neagra, Moldova

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2015 Purcari Estate Rara Neagra, Moldova

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We tasted a wide range of 2015s from the ambitious Purcari Estate and were impressed by the majority, but their Rara Neagra stood out for its cheerful red fruit aromas and velvety texture. It delivers the succulence and satisfaction of a perfectly ripe strawberry on a summer’s day, with just a hint of vanilla to follow - this cuvée spends a well-judged six months in French oak. Its high acidity (seemlessly integrated) and minimal tannins are characteristic of the varietal, which is indigenous to Moldova, but more widely grown in neighbouring Romania, where it is known as Babeasca Neagra. A wine of recondite origin, but with extremely broad appeal.
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Purcari Estate

Purcari Estate

Purcari Estate is located 120 kilometres from Chisinau, in the vicinity of the Nistru River, and only 30 kilometres from the Black Sea. Bessarabia, as Moldova was known in the 19th century, quickly acquired a reputation for its wine, particularly from the south-eastern region where Purcari was founded in 1827.

As early as 1847, during an agricultural exhibition held in Bessarabia, Purcari wines were exhibited for the first time and tasters were impressed by its delicate bouquet and dense, full taste. Negru de Purcari, was awarded its first gold medal. In 1878, the Purcari winemakers brought their wines to the Paris World Exhibition. During the closed-doors tasting session, the majority of the jury gave preference to a dry, densely-coloured red wine – they were sure it was a new wine from the famous Bordeaux region. They were surprised to learn that the drink came from a tiny, unknown village called Purcari, situated on the Nistru River. Negru de Purcari earned the highest form of recognition on the international arena by being awarded the Gold Medal at Paris World Exhibition.

The most recent step in the history of Purcari starts in 2003, when the Vinaria Purcari company was created. The main purpose of creating the company was to revive the production of unique, historic blends, such as Negru de Purcari and Rosu de Purcari. The Purcari production facilities were upgraded, and the old cellars, built as far back as 1827, were renovated. Today the cellars are among the oldest and most famous in Moldova.

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