Freedom Blend de Purcari 2020
$72.00
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Kpo says: Slava Ukraini! Stand with Ukraine! |
Vintage 2020 Special Ukraine Tribute Edition
Freedom Blend is the expression of the free spirit, a courageous blend, full of character, from three indigenous grape varieties. It has the heart of Georgia, the terroir of Moldova, and the free spirit of Ukraine. This label is specially designed in support of Ukraine. Chateau Purcari is located near to the borders to Ukraine.
The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrique. Grape varieties: 65% Saperavi, 20% Rară Neagră, 15% Bastardo.
Bastardo is the local name for Trousseau grape in Ukraine (also known as Magarach). Despite originally from Jura, France but it has been adapting to life in the Ukraine so well that it became the signature grape of Ukraine. Saperavi is the iconic Georgian grape that is also widely planted in Moldova.The fruit is all grown on the Chateau Purcari estate close to the Black Sea and is carefully harvested by hand to ensure quality. Once in the winery the grapes are vinified according to local winemaking techniques and the young wine is then transferred to French oak barrels for 12 months.
AWARDS:
Gold – International Wine Contest, Bucharest
Silver – International Wine & Spirit Competition
Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
2020 Vintage- Decanter 91 points
| Country | Republic of Moldova |
|---|---|
| Region | Purcari, Ștefan Vodă |
| Grape Varietal | Blended Varietal Local |
In stock
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage: 2020
Ageability: 8-10 years
Decanting: Recommended
Serving temperature: 18-20°C
Producer
Set in the south-eastern corner of Moldova just 30km from the Black Sea, Chateau Purcari has long been associated with top quality wines made from both local and international grape varieties.
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. Today the winery is recognised as one of the region’s finest for its hearty reds and elegant whites.
Tasting Notes
An intense and magnificent red wine which has its own unique character with plenty of dark cherry, blackberry and cassis notes and hints of red pepper, leather and earthy forest floor. The well integrated tannins and medium to full bodied make this a great wine to enjoy now alongside hearty red meat dishes or to keep in the cellar for another decade or so.
Nose
Dark cherries, earthiness, spices
Palate
Full bodied, concentrated, dark berries
Food
Grilled game meat, shredded lamb, duck wrap, ribeye steak
| Fruitiness: |  |
Dark fruits |
| Oakiness: |  |
Integrated oak |
| Intensity: | |
Medium to full bodied |
| Acidity: | |
Balanced acidity |
| Tannins: | |
Well integrated |
