Moldovan wines are returning to Russian counters. They are slowly crowding out the Chilean and Italian ones. It is very easy to buy a decent Moldovan wine, just carefully study the data on the label.
What wines to buy
When choosing Moldovan wine, you need to look at the grape variety. Give preference to Pinot Franc, Rara Neagra, Cabernet, Merlot. Pay attention to the name of the wine. Typical varietals are named after the grape variety, that is, "Merlot", "Cabernet" and so on. In addition to varietal wines, you can find blended and sipage wines on store shelves. The grapes are called those for which several types of grapes are used that ferment at the same time. Other wines include Negra de Purcari, Rocha de Purcari and Purpuriu de Purcari. But blended wines are those for which grape varieties ferment separately, and only after that they are mixed. Such wines include "Codru", "Taraclia" and others.
Pay attention to the area where the grapes were grown. Moldova is divided into four zones of winemaking - Central, North, Transnistrian and South. The choice of grape variety or zone depends on your taste, but many connoisseurs prefer Central Zone wines to other varieties.
It is in the Central Zone that most of the vineyards are located.
Codrovaya, or Central zone is located in wooded hills, the landscape of which protects grapes equally from winter frosts and summer drought.
The most famous Moldovan red wines
A large number of regions with a unique microclimate makes it possible to produce amazing wines in the Codru zone. It is here that the famous Romanesti vineyards are located (this is the former royal estate of the Romanov dynasty). For more than one hundred and fifty years, unique red wines from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have been produced in this area. The best Romaneshta wines are in no way inferior to the most famous Bordeaux Chateau. If you want to taste really good red Moldovan wine, choose Negro de Romanesti and Rocha de Romanesti, which have won top awards at international wine competitions on several occasions.
At the end of the nineteenth century, the wines of the Purcari winery were constantly supplied to the English royal court.
The wines of the Purkar or Southeastern regions are worthy of special attention. This area stretches in a narrow strip along the banks of the Dniester. Here is the Purcari wine center, famous for the red wines Rosu and Negru. The climatic conditions of this area are especially good for growing the grapes Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Rara Neagra. On their basis, aged wines are produced, distinguished by a rich bouquet with undertones of black currant and violet.
