Bessarabian Province Saperavi

Vintage 2017
by Vinuri de Comrat
Varietal Saperavi
Color red
Region igt Valul lui Traian
Country Moldova, Republic Of
Medal Score
19.0
7 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black plumbaking spicedark chocolatecedarviolet
Palate

Full-bodied and muscular, with firm yet polished tannins and bright, juicy acidity that keeps the dense fruit lively.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving a trail of black-fruit compote, cracked pepper, and a hint of graphite.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • moldovan mămăligă with smoked cheese
  • • beef and pork mixed grill
  • • slow-braised short ribs
  • • aged kashkaval cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2021
Gold Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2021
Gold Galicja Vitis 2020
Silver International Wine Challenge 2024
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2024
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

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