1827 Merlot de Purcari

Vintage 2016
by Vinaria Purcari
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region igt Stefan Voda
Country Moldova, Republic Of
Medal Score
11.0
5 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black plumcassiscedarbaking spicegraphite
Palate

Medium-plus body with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, delivering a velvety yet structured mouthfeel.

Finish

Long and persistent, echoing dark fruit and a touch of vanilla-laced oak.

Food Pairings
  • • roast duck with cherry reduction
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • mushroom and truffle risotto
  • • aged gouda
  • • beef goulash
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

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

Competition Medals

Gold Black Sea Region International Wine and Spirits Contest 2018
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2018
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018

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