Academia feteasca neagra 2019 (Chateau Purcari)

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before serving. Château Purcari is one of the most prestigious wineries in Eastern Europe. In 1847, the company became famous with its Negru de Purcari wine aby winning the gold medal first at the agricultural exhibition of Bessarabia and then at the Universal Exposition in Paris. Today, it is known worldwide for its super-premium wines, which have garnered over 200 awards over the centuries at the most prestigious international competitions, and the legendary appreciation at the royal court of Great Britain. Fetească Neagră is a native grape with a strong personality. Only 6123 bottles of this wine were produced. The number has a specific meaning that indicates harmony. The number 6 refers to the day man was created, 1 the day the light was made, 2 the day Heaven was created and 3 the day the earth was created. This is a smooth and velvety wine, with soft tannins and a touch of residual sugar. In the glass it shows an intense ruby color. Its aromatic profile shows exuberant notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and currants, followed by vanilla, and tobacco. On the palate, it is complex and elegant, dominated żeby chocolate flavors with notes of prunes, blackberries, coffee, and hints of mint. Have it with game, pork ribs or roast beef.