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Château Purcari Academia Purcari Saperavi

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:57:12 +0000

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. Academia Saperavi is the essence of the impressive Georgian variety of the same name, reinterpreted by the pure expression of the terroir of Purcari, obtaining, as a result, an authentic wine with a fulminating aroma. Academia Saperavi whispers the story of one of the most important human virtues that underlies any creation - patience. Academia Saperavi contains a very limited amount of bottles - 6,000. This number pays homage to all the time that has passed since the use of amphorae in winemaking was recorded for the first time in Georgia. For more info, visit Château Purcari website. VARIETALS 100% Saperavi VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Château Purcari 1827 Rară Neagră-Saperavi

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red wine of medium intensity.

NOSE
The nose is dominated by pronounced aromas of cherries, plums and red berries.

PALATE
Elegant palate with delicate aromas of blackberry, pomegranate and spice balanced by polished tannins and juicy acidity.

AGEING
Aged in French oak barrels for 6 months.

PAIRING
Leg or rack of young lamb, herbed steak, pork chops, pepperoni pizza, lamb tagine, charcuterie, roast beef, and hard cheeses.

RATINGS

4.1

Château Purcari Nocturne Saperavi

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
An intense ruby color flecked purple.

NOSE
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.

PALATE
Full-bodied and opulent. It is known for its jammy, ripe berry flavors and firm, velvety tannins that provide a smooth texture.

AGEING
After a manual harvesting at night, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and the wine ages for 12 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Grilled lamb, mushrooms and hard aged cheeses.

RATINGS

4.3

Château Purcari Negru de Purcari

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby color with garnet hue.

NOSE
The bouquet surprises with fine shades of plums, chocolate, figs and develops, in time, revealing the fine aromas of vanilla and saffron.

PALATE
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.

AGEING
Aged in oak French barrels for 18 months.

PAIRING
It pairs perfectly with pork steaks, grilled meats, baked game (like venison), and aged cheeses.

RATINGS