2013 Purcari Estate Negru de Purcari, Moldova

2013 Purcari Estate Negru de Purcari, Moldova

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2013 Purcari Estate Negru de Purcari, Moldova

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In 1878, Negru de Purcari earned the highest form of recognition on the international arena by being awarded the Gold Medal at Paris World Exhibition. In 2003, the estate was revived for the production of unique, historic blends, such as Negru de Purcari.

Cabernet Sauvignon performs exceptionally well on the Purcari estate, making up the majority of this, its flagship wine. Expect classic Cabernet aromas of blackcurrant and pencil shavings, atop gentle notes of sweet spice from 18 months in French oak barriques. Saperavi – native to Georgia, not Moldova – contributes extra colour, tannin and acidity, which enable Negru (meaning black) to improve in bottle for a decade or more. The charming Rara Neagra succeeds in rounding off any hard edges. Still, decant before serving for maximum enjoyment. Its makers suggest pairing Negru with “baked deer roulade filled with figs” but it’s also fabulous with a humble shepherd’s pie.

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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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Other Varieties

Other Varieties

There are over 200 different grape varieties used in modern wine making (from a total of over 1000). Most lesser known blends and varieties are traditional to specific parts of the world.

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