Chateau Purcari Nocturne Viorica de Purcari 2022

A cool Viognier alterative to try! Super different from the Viorica picked during the day

$64.00

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Tropical Fruit and Floral, Toasted

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Stefan Voda, Moldova

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WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Cacio e Pepe, Quiche

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Zi Char, Hokkien Mee

Chateau Purcari

In 1827 Purcari was officially established as Bessarabia’s first winery by the Russian Tsar Nicholas I and its wines began to attract global attention by winning gold medals at the Paris World Exhibition in 1878.

Description

Chateau Purcari Nocturne Viorica de Purcari 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Viorica from Stefan Voda, Moldova

Taste Profile: Fresh, medium bodied, with an oily texture, it has aromas of acacia flowers and basil, a golden color with bright amber nuances and a balanced taste

Winemaking Process: Harvested by hand at night

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture