Identity
| Producer | Purcari Wineries LLC |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | yellow-straw with slight green undertone |
| Aroma | Elegant aroma with predominant notes of Duchess pear, exotic fruits, and white flowers. |
| Palate | Complete taste with notes of gooseberry, honey, tropical fruits, balanced acidity, and creamy texture. |
| Finish | Mild aftertaste with hints of caramelized nuts, long and elegant finish. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, oysters, poultry white meat, spicy (unripened) cheese, desserts, fruit salads, and nuts. |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, can develop new aromas and complexity over several years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aging Process | Matured on fine lees in French oak barrels, imparting complexity and creamy texture. |
| Fermentation | Controlled fermentation with repeated fermentation after cooling the grapes. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 90-130 m |
| Soil | loamy chernozem soils with medium carbonate content |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are manually harvested from carefully selected vineyards in Purcari region. |
Interesting facts
| Purcari Winery is the oldest winery in Moldova, founded in 1827, located in the Ștefan Vodă region with terroir similar to Bordeaux. |