Negru de Purcari 2018 is one of the best-known wines from the Moldovan winery Château Purcari. It is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră, delivering a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, black cherry, spice, and vanilla. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrique barrels, adding structure and elegance. It is full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish, and pairs beautifully with red meat, game, and mature cheeses.
Description
Negru de Purcari 2018 is one of the best-known wines from the Moldovan winery Château Purcari. It is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Saperavi, and Rară Neagră, delivering a complex aromatic profile with notes of ripe plums, black cherry, spice, and vanilla. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrique barrels, adding structure and elegance. It is full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long finish, and pairs beautifully 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 in the vineyards of the Ștefan Vodă region, where the climate and soil favor the production of complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | |
| 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 – Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021 and 2020, Silver – London Wine Competition 2021, Berliner Wine Trophy 2020, Bronze – Decanter 2021 and 2020 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/chateau-purcari-negru-de-purcari/w/1984742?year=2018 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dark fruit aromas dominate—plum and blackberry—with notes of vanilla, spice, and a touch of chocolate, with velvety tannins and a long finish. |
| O berbi | The 2018 vintage delivered good concentration of fruit and tannins, giving the wine a strong structure and excellent ageing potential. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation under controlled conditions after hand-harvesting, then ageing for 18 months in French oak; total acidity around 5.4 g/L, residual sugar around 3.6 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 in the vineyards of the Ștefan Vodă region, where the climate and soil favor the production of complex red wines. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 14 – 15% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 18–20 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | |
| 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 – Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021 and 2020, Silver – London Wine Competition 2021, Berliner Wine Trophy 2020, Bronze – Decanter 2021 and 2020 |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/chateau-purcari-negru-de-purcari/w/1984742?year=2018 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Dark fruit aromas dominate—plum and blackberry—with notes of vanilla, spice, and a touch of chocolate, with velvety tannins and a long finish. |
| O berbi | The 2018 vintage delivered good concentration of fruit and tannins, giving the wine a strong structure and excellent ageing potential. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation under controlled conditions after hand-harvesting, then ageing for 18 months in French oak; total acidity around 5.4 g/L, residual sugar around 3.6 g/L. |





