Awards
Over 300 medals and distinctions at prestigious international competitions including Decanter · Concours Mondial de Bruxelles · Challenge International du Vin.
Identity
| Producer | Chateau Purcari |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Merlot |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Red ruby color with violet reflections |
| Aroma | Elegant aromas of raspberry, red currants, delicate violet notes, new leather, tobacco, and well-integrated oak. |
| Palate | Elegant red and black fruit flavors, dried plums, spices, silky texture, fine tannins, and balanced acidity. |
| Finish | Long finish with silky texture and hints of vanilla and oak, leaving a pleasant lingering sensation. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with juicy beef steaks, grilled lamb, pasta with spicy tomato sauce, aged Gouda or Gruyère cheese, spicy stews, roasted vegetables, duck breast with cherry reduction, and chocolate cake. |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential for several years under optimal conditions. |
| Serving Glassware | Large red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (barriques), followed by several months of bottle aging. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature to preserve fruity aromas. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 90-130 meters above sea level |
| Soil | silty clay soils with medium carbonate content |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested in the first half of September, carefully selected for quality. |
Interesting facts
| Founded in 1827, Purcari is one of the oldest and most renowned wineries in Eastern Europe. Its wines have been served at European royal courts for over 150 years. The winery was awarded its first gold medal in 1878 at the Paris World Expo. |