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.
| Wine region | |
| Official name | Southeastern zone |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nistreană |
| Country | Moldova |
| Location | south-east of Moldova |
| Soil conditions | ? |
| Total area | ?km2 |
| Size of planted vineyards | ? |
| Grapes produced | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rara Neagră |
| Wine produced | Roșu de Purcari, Negru de Purcari. |
References
edit- ^ Zonele principale de cultivare a viţei-de-vie în Republica Moldova Archived 2015-05-20 at the Wayback Machine (in Romanian)
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