Nistreană (wine) explained

Country:Moldova
Purcari
Official Name:Southeastern zone
Other Names:Nistreană
Location:south-east of Moldova
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Grapes:Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rara Neagră
Wine Produced:Roșu de Purcari, Negru de Purcari.

The Purcari wine region (also called Nistreană)[1] is a Moldovan wine region. The southeastern Purcari zone stretches along the Western Dniester coast. Here is the Purcari winemaking center is situated, made famous by its red wines: Roșu de Purcari and Negru de Purcari. The climatic conditions are favorable to the cultivation of red grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot noir, Malbec, Rara Neagră and Saperavi, which serve as the basis for the production of aged wines.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.vinuri-moldovenesti.ro/despre-vinuri.html Zonele principale de cultivare a viţei-de-vie în Republica Moldova