Grande Cuvée de Purcari White Extra Brut

Vintage 2016
by Vinaria Purcari
Varietal Chardonnay
Color white
Region igt Stefan Voda
Country Moldova, Republic Of
Medal Score
38.0
16 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
green applelemon zesttoasted almondbriochewet stone
Palate

Light-bodied with brisk, chalky acidity and a fine, persistent mousse that feels silky yet energetic.

Finish

Long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with notes of citrus peel and subtle hazelnut.

Food Pairings
  • • oysters on the half shell
  • • goat cheese and arugula tart
  • • grilled sea bass with lemon
  • • sushi with yuzu
  • • fried calamari
Serving Temp
6-8°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Effervescents du Monde 2021
Gold Challenge International du Vin 2020
Gold International Wine Contest Bucharest (Vinarium) 2019
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Summer Session 2019
Gold Eurasia Wine & Spirits Competition 2019
Silver Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2019
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2019
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
Silver International Wine Contest Bucharest (Vinarium) 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
Bronze Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
Bronze Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2019
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2019

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