Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Purcari 1827 Viorica–Muscat Ottonel 2024 — Moldova 🇲🇩

Overview
A vibrant aromatic white blend of 60% Viorica · 40% Muscat Ottonel that delivers lifted florals, bright freshness, and effortless drinkability. Viorica brings herbal lift, jasmine, and crisp acidity, while Muscat Ottonel layers in rose petal, tropical hints, and gentle perfume. Expressive yet clean, this wine balances aromatic charm with refreshing structure, making it an ideal casual staple and highly food-friendly pour.

Aromas & Flavors
White flowers, jasmine, acacia blossom, fresh basil, ripe pear, citrus peel, subtle tropical fruit, and soft rose petal. Bright and fragrant without becoming heavy or cloying.

Mouthfeel
Light-to-medium bodied with lively acidity and a crisp, refreshing flow. Clean texture, energetic palate, and a fresh, lightly floral finish that keeps the wine highly sessionable and easy to revisit.

Food Pairings
Fresh salads with herbs and citrus vinaigrette, grilled fish or shrimp, sushi, Mediterranean mezze, light poultry dishes, soft cheeses, vegetable-driven pastas, and warm-weather aperitif sipping.

🍷 Personal Pick
This wine genuinely overdelivers for its category, surprising in the best way. Two unfamiliar grapes working in harmony to create something joyful, approachable, and quietly distinctive. Easy to share, easy to enjoy, and exactly the kind of bottle that keeps curiosity alive in the cellar.

Did You Know?
Viorica is a rare Moldovan aromatic grape known for floral intensity and freshness, while Muscat Ottonel contributes perfume and fruit lift. Château Purcari, founded in 1827, is one of Eastern Europe’s historic benchmark estates, consistently earning international awards for quality and value. — a month ago

Chris Mahoney

9.4

Super mellow and clean Merlot. Enjoyed with Kobe steak with Colin, Mike, Matt, and Sam — 2 years ago

Irina Georgieva

9.3

Well-balanced wine, rich and fruity — 6 days ago

Andrew Formi

9.1

Just amazing… what a region to explore — 3 months ago

Elmars

9.0

Surprisingly good wine from Purcari region, well balanced, great bouquet. — 8 months ago

Roman Ochocki

9.0

Moldova's finest. My fifth or sixth vintage. Never go out of style. Rich with ripe black fruit, chocolate, leather & vanilla. — 2 years ago

Mark S.

8.9

Deep cherry red with violet. Blueberry black plum. Vanilla clove nutmeg. Liquor like Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M Tannin M Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M 14% Purcari Nocturne Rara Neagra 22 @, Gdr, 251223 — 2 months ago

Andrew Formi

9.0

Fantastic… love the region — 4 months ago

chubchek

9.1

Средней интенсивности Вишневый цвет. Сливовный аромат. Приятный легкий вкус — a year ago

David Shaw

9.1

My first wine I’ve ever tasted from Moldova. Jancis Robinson reviewed it in Financial Times January 27 2023. Tasting and decanting now… purple, very good clarity. Aromas of leather (wood) and strawberry, flavors of strawberry and cherry with wood, light to moderate seed and skin tannins on finish. Light bodied but solid tannin structure. Needs at least 60 minutes to decant. 24 hours later, tasting really well, some real character. A worthy red table wine — 3 years ago