Negru de Purcari 2020 is one of the most famous wines from the Château Purcari winery, created as a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră. It is characterized by a deep ruby color and a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, spices, and chocolate. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, which provides additional structure and elegance. It is full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long finish, pairing excellently with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Description
Negru de Purcari 2020 is one of the most famous wines from the Château Purcari winery, created as a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră. It is characterized by a deep ruby color and a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, spices, and chocolate. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques, which provides additional structure and elegance. It is full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long finish, pairing excellently with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Rară Neagră, Saperavi |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Moldova – Ştefan Vodă |
| Vinarija | Château Purcari |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected in the vineyards of the Ștefan Vodă region, renowned for a climate ideal for complex red wines |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | A complex blend with notes of ripe plums, figs, and dark fruit, accompanied by hints of spices, vanilla, and saffron. It is velvety and full-bodied on the palate with a long finish |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barrique barrels |
| Preservation potential | 10-15+ years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, lamb, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Silver – Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023, Decanter 2022; Bronze – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022, Vinarium International Wine Contest 2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominant aromas of ripe dark fruit, plum, and fig, with notes of spice and chocolate, elegant tannins, and a long finish |
| O berbi | The 2020 vintage delivered a high concentration of fruit and tannins, providing the wine with a strong structure and potential for long-term bottle aging |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby red color, full body, complex aromatics, and a velvety texture |
| Tehnološki podaci | Controlled fermentation following hand-harvesting, followed by 18 months of aging in French oak; total acidity approx. 5.4 g/L, residual sugar up to 4 g/L |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Rară Neagră, Saperavi |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Moldova – Ştefan Vodă |
| Vinarija | Château Purcari |
| Podaci o vinogradu | Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected in the vineyards of the Ștefan Vodă region, renowned for a climate ideal for complex red wines |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 13 – 14% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | A complex blend with notes of ripe plums, figs, and dark fruit, accompanied by hints of spices, vanilla, and saffron. It is velvety and full-bodied on the palate with a long finish |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barrique barrels |
| Preservation potential | 10-15+ years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, lamb, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Silver – Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023, Decanter 2022; Bronze – International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022, Vinarium International Wine Contest 2022 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dominant aromas of ripe dark fruit, plum, and fig, with notes of spice and chocolate, elegant tannins, and a long finish |
| O berbi | The 2020 vintage delivered a high concentration of fruit and tannins, providing the wine with a strong structure and potential for long-term bottle aging |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby red color, full body, complex aromatics, and a velvety texture |
| Tehnološki podaci | Controlled fermentation following hand-harvesting, followed by 18 months of aging in French oak; total acidity approx. 5.4 g/L, residual sugar up to 4 g/L |





