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		<title>Château Purcari Negru de Purcari</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827.

Wine has been made in Moldova for thousands of years, but it is only in the last couple of centuries that this small country has drawn international attention for its excellent wines. In 1827 Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree recognising Château Purcari as the first official winery in Bessarabia which is today known as Moldova. This iconic estate is located close to the Black Sea in the south-eastern corner of Moldova. French settlers in the region quickly noticed the similarities between the local terroir and their native Bordeaux since the area sits at the same latitude as the famous French wine region and also boasts the same rubidium-rich soil types.

Purcari is putting Moldova on the world wine map with this famous noble blend ordered by the Royals of Europe for years. This was realised as early as 1847 when the estate’s Negru de Purcari wine was awarded a gold medal at Bessarabia’s agricultural exhibition. A few decades later this wine was also awarded a gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition, ranking alongside France’s finest Bordeaux wines.

This majestic red is crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon along with local Saperavi and Rara Neagră grapes which add complexity and intensity to the cuvee. A complex conversation wine that is serious but approachable, elegant but ripe for drinking tonight while the rest of the case reaches its peak in the cellar.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Purcari </strong><a href="https://www.chateau-purcari.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Saperavi, 5% Rară Neagră

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2022

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chateau-Purcari-Negru-de-Purcari-2022.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Intense ruby color with garnet hue.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The bouquet surprises with fine shades of plums, chocolate, figs and develops, in time, revealing the fine aromas of vanilla and saffron.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
This wine seduces with a velvety taste, balanced with oak and fruit tones. A rich, robust red wine that is bursting with dark fruit flavours, spice, and toasted oak notes along with firm tannins and a long finish.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged in oak French barrels for 18 months.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
It pairs perfectly with pork steaks, grilled meats, baked game (like venison), and aged cheeses.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château Purcari Nocturne Saperavi</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/moldova/stefan-voda/chateau-purcari-nocturne-saperavi/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827.

The Nocturne range from Chateau Purcari brings together a series of excellent value wines made with grapes harvested manually at night to preserve their freshness and the richness of their aromas.

This 100% Saperavi wine is endowed with rich scents of plum, cassis and blackberries. Characteristic of the Georgian grape, it is deep ruby in colour, with glints of violet.

For more info, visit <strong>Château Purcari </strong><a href="https://www.chateau-purcari.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
100% Saperavi

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2023

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chateau-Purcari-Nocturne-Saperavi-2023.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 14%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
An intense ruby color flecked purple.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
A complex bouquet featuring blackberries, blackcurrants, plums, and cassis, often accented by notes of wet leaves, with a touch of pepper and a hint of chocolate.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Full-bodied and opulent. It is known for its jammy, ripe berry flavors and firm, velvety tannins that provide a smooth texture.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
After a manual harvesting at night, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Grilled lamb, mushrooms and hard aged cheeses.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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		<title>Château Purcari 1827 Rară Neagră-Saperavi</title>
		<link>https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/moldova/stefan-voda/chateau-purcari-1827-rara-neagra-saperavi/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Château Purcari, located in the southwest of the country within the IGP Ștefan Vodă, benefits from rolling hills, limestone bedrock, and fertile black soil — an ideal terroir for grape cultivation. True values do not change with time. Purcari remains Purcari. Since 1827.

Wine has been made in Moldova for thousands of years, but it is only in the last couple of centuries that this small country has drawn international attention for its excellent wines. In 1827 Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree recognising Château Purcari as the first official winery in Bessarabia which is today known as Moldova. This iconic estate is located close to the Black Sea in the south-eastern corner of Moldova. French settlers in the region quickly noticed the similarities between the local terroir and their native Bordeaux since the area sits at the same latitude as the famous French wine region and also boasts the same rubidium-rich soil types.

Discover the exquisite Purcari Rară Neagră-Saperavi, a harmonious blend of two iconic grape varieties. 

For more info, visit <strong>Château Purcari </strong><a href="https://www.chateau-purcari.com/">website</a>.

<strong>VARIETALS</strong>
51% Rară Neagră, 49% Saperavi

<strong>VINTAGE</strong>
2024

<a href="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chateau-Purcari-1827-Rara-Neagra-Saperavi-2024.pdf"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1196" src="https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/if_pdfs_774684.png" alt="" width="15" height="20" /> Download Tasting Note</a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TECHNICAL DATA</strong><br />
Alcohol 13%</p>
<p><strong>APPEARANCE</strong><br />
Ruby red wine of medium intensity.</p>
<p><strong>NOSE</strong><br />
The nose is dominated by pronounced aromas of cherries, plums and red berries.</p>
<p><strong>PALATE</strong><br />
Elegant palate with delicate aromas of blackberry, pomegranate and spice balanced by polished tannins and juicy acidity.</p>
<p><strong>AGEING</strong><br />
Aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.</p>
<p><strong>PAIRING</strong><br />
Leg or rack of young lamb, herbed steak, pork chops, pepperoni pizza, lamb tagine, charcuterie, roast beef, and hard cheeses.</p>
<p><strong>RATINGS</strong></p>
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