Orange Dry Rkatsiteli 2023 – Château Purcari Winery

1.500 rsd

Purcari Orange 2023 is an orange wine from Moldova made from the Rkatsiteli variety, with aromas of citrus, apricot, honey, and spices and a refreshing, mildly tannic character.

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Description

Purcari Orange 2023 is a unique orange wine from Moldova produced from the Rkatsiteli variety. It is created by macerating white grapes on the skins and ages for up to 6 months in clay amphorae, giving it a distinctive amber color and pronounced structure. The wine is characterized by aromas of citrus, bergamot, candied fruit, apricot, and honey, while the palate is juicy, fresh, and mildly tannic with a complex finish. It pairs excellently with Asian cuisine, seafood, mature cheeses, and spiced dishes.

Additional information

Grape variety / Varieties

Rkatsiteli

Country and region of origin

Moldova – Ştefan Vodă

Vinarija

Château Purcari

Podaci o vinogradu

The vineyards are located in southern Moldova on sunny slopes with well-drained soil, allowing the grapes to develop full aromatics while preserving freshness.

Type of wine

Still wines

Style (sweetness)

Dry wines

Alcohol

13 – 14%

Temperatura serviranja

10–12°C

Opis ukusa i mirisa

Aromas of citrus, bergamot, candied fruit, and apricot jam with subtle notes of jasmine, honey, and spices. On the palate, it is juicy, refreshing, and mild, with a complex finish

Aging

6 months on the lees in clay amphorae

Preservation potential

3–5 years

Food recommendation

Asian dishes, seafood, richer fish dishes, mature cheeses, meze, and spiced vegetables

Bottle size

0.75l

Availability

In stock

Beleške o ukusu

Complex and aromatic orange wine with a pronounced fruity and spicy character and a mild tannic structure

O berbi

Vintage 2023. Delivers pronounced aromaticity and a good balance between freshness, fruitiness, and tannic structure

Karakteristike vina

Orange wine created by macerating white grapes on the skins, giving it a characteristic amber color and a more complex flavor

Tehnološki podaci

Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, with maceration and ageing in amphorae to develop structure and aromatic complexity.

Purcari Orange 2023 is a unique orange wine from Moldova produced from the Rkatsiteli variety. It is created by macerating white grapes on the skins and ages for up to 6 months in clay amphorae, giving it a distinctive amber color and pronounced structure. The wine is characterized by aromas of citrus, bergamot, candied fruit, apricot, and honey, while the palate is juicy, fresh, and mildly tannic with a complex finish. It pairs excellently with Asian cuisine, seafood, mature cheeses, and spiced dishes.

Grape variety / Varieties

Rkatsiteli

Country and region of origin

Moldova – Ştefan Vodă

Vinarija

Château Purcari

Podaci o vinogradu

The vineyards are located in southern Moldova on sunny slopes with well-drained soil, allowing the grapes to develop full aromatics while preserving freshness.

Type of wine

Still wines

Style (sweetness)

Dry wines

Alcohol

13 – 14%

Temperatura serviranja

10–12°C

Opis ukusa i mirisa

Aromas of citrus, bergamot, candied fruit, and apricot jam with subtle notes of jasmine, honey, and spices. On the palate, it is juicy, refreshing, and mild, with a complex finish

Aging

6 months on the lees in clay amphorae

Preservation potential

3–5 years

Food recommendation

Asian dishes, seafood, richer fish dishes, mature cheeses, meze, and spiced vegetables

Bottle size

0.75l

Availability

In stock

Beleške o ukusu

Complex and aromatic orange wine with a pronounced fruity and spicy character and a mild tannic structure

O berbi

Vintage 2023. Delivers pronounced aromaticity and a good balance between freshness, fruitiness, and tannic structure

Karakteristike vina

Orange wine created by macerating white grapes on the skins, giving it a characteristic amber color and a more complex flavor

Tehnološki podaci

Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, with maceration and ageing in amphorae to develop structure and aromatic complexity.