Negru de Purcari 2017 is one of the best-known wines of Château Purcari, made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră. It is distinguished by its deep ruby color and a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, dark fruit, and spice. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrique barrels, adding structure and elegance. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish, it pairs excellently with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Description
Negru de Purcari 2017 is one of the best-known wines of Château Purcari, made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră. It is distinguished by its deep ruby color and a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, dark fruit, and spice. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrique barrels, adding structure and elegance. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish, it pairs 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 | The grapes are hand-harvested and selected from vineyards in the Ștefan Vodă region, known for its favorable climate for complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | A complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, and dark fruit, with hints of spice, vanilla, and subtle toasted tones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, velvety, and long on the finish. |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barrique barrels |
| Preservation potential | 20-30 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, lamb, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Gold – Oenoforum 2020, Berliner Wine Trophy 2020, Challenge International du Vin 2020, Double Gold – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/chateau-purcari-negru-de-purcari/w/1984742?year=2017 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Aromas of ripe dark fruit, plum, and fig dominate, with notes of spice and vanilla, elegant tannins, and a long finish. |
| O berbi | The 2017 vintage delivered good concentration of fruit and tannins, giving the wine a strong structure and excellent aging potential. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby red color, full body, complex aromatics, and a velvety texture |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation under controlled conditions after hand harvesting, then aging for 18 months in French oak; total acidity around 5.4 g/L, residual sugar around 3.2 g/L. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Rară Neagră, Saperavi |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Moldova – Ştefan Vodă |
| Vinarija | Château Purcari |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes are hand-harvested and selected from vineyards in the Ștefan Vodă region, known for its favorable climate for complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | A complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, figs, and dark fruit, with hints of spice, vanilla, and subtle toasted tones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, velvety, and long on the finish. |
| Aging | 18 months in French oak barrique barrels |
| Preservation potential | 20-30 years |
| Food recommendation | Red meat, game, lamb, aged cheeses |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | Gold – Oenoforum 2020, Berliner Wine Trophy 2020, Challenge International du Vin 2020, Double Gold – China Wine & Spirits Awards 2020 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/chateau-purcari-negru-de-purcari/w/1984742?year=2017 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Aromas of ripe dark fruit, plum, and fig dominate, with notes of spice and vanilla, elegant tannins, and a long finish. |
| O berbi | The 2017 vintage delivered good concentration of fruit and tannins, giving the wine a strong structure and excellent aging potential. |
| Karakteristike vina | Deep ruby red color, full body, complex aromatics, and a velvety texture |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation under controlled conditions after hand harvesting, then aging for 18 months in French oak; total acidity around 5.4 g/L, residual sugar around 3.2 g/L. |





