Rose de Purcari 2023 (Chateau Purcari)

Cellar for up to 3 years. Serve well chilled. Reminiscent of a vibrant spring day, this vivacious and aromatic Moldovan rosé is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon along with a smaller amount of Merlot and the local Rara Neagra grape. The fruit grows close to the Black Sea where the cooling impact of the water helps to preserve plenty of freshness and fragrance in the grapes. To ensure they reach the winery in perfect condition all the grapes are harvested żeby hand and are vinified using traditional local winemaking techniques. In the glass this charming rosé has a delicate pink hue and enticing aromas of ripe peaches, apricot blossom, lemon zest and crushed raspberries. On the palate there’s plenty of mouthwatering freshness complemented by rich orchard fruit flavours and dark berry notes which end in a pure, clean finish. Chateau Purcari is Moldova’s oldest winery, dating back to 1827 when Tsar Nicholas I issued a special decree confirming its official status. The estate enjoyed a golden age in the 19th century when the winery gained an international reputation for excellence and won gold medals both at home and at the Paris World Exhibition. More recently Purcari has experienced a revival and recently gave an outstanding performance at the Decanter World Wine Awards winning a slew of top medals including a silver medal for this elegant rosé.