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Purcari Winery- Best Wine Tasting Tour 2022
Settled in the magnificent countryside between the Dniester River and the Black Sea, Château Purcari is the most popular winery in Central and Eastern Europe. Dating back to 1827, Purcari is the oldest winery in Moldova. The same year was produced the first wine- Negru de Purcari which several decades later was presented at Exposition Universalle in Paris where it received the first gold medal regarded as the best red wine.
Château Purcari has participated in many international contests, including International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge, Decanter World Wine Awards and many others.
Purcari was proclaimed as the first professional winery in Bessarabia in 1827 by the Emperor of Russia Nicolas I. it was named after one of the German founders- Harmizone. Hereafter, the Moldovian barons became owners of Puracri, along with other Germans, Russians and French.
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Several decades later, Purcari winery participated in the closed wine tasting at Paris World Expo where it won its first gold medal. French wine experts were dazzled by the colour, taste and smell of the red wine being convinced that it was a Bordeaux wine. However, they were surprised to hear that the wine came from the small Purcari village.
Purcari wines were compared to French Bordeaux wines because the vineyard`s location has the same latitude as Bordeaux, but also the soil contains significant amounts of rubidium which gives the wine its outstanding purple colour. These wines are also famous for their intensity and complexity.
Many popular historic figures were served with this marvellous wine, including Emperor Nicholas II, King George V and Queen Victoria.
Today Château Purcari owns 250 hectares of vineyards exporting wines to more than 30 countries worldwide, including Europe (UK, Norway, Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic), America ( Canada and USA), and Asia ( China, South Korea, Japan).
The Purcari Estate
This winery is located in the southeast part of Moldova, spreading between the Black sea, Dniester River and surrounding lakes, offering numerous activities in nature such as fishing and boating. The village Puricari lies on particularly fertile soil and a unique micro-climate.
Here you can see the old traditional Purcari cellars which have remained the same since 1827 containing the popular vintage Purcari wines. Here you have a chance to admire the French-style Château and breathe in the unique fresh air of the sea breeze and juicy ripe grapes in the late summer.
Château offers luxury rooms, with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. Special wine tasting is paired with traditional house specialities that will satisfy the senses of wine enthusiasts, food connoisseurs, and travel adventurers.
The smell of nature, landscapes, the unique taste of wine and local traditions will make this a lifetime experience.
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Wine tasting tours and activities include: visiting a historical wine cellar with a professional guide, the winemaking process, wine tasting, boating, fishing, hiking, and activities for children.
“Hello Autumn “ Event
“ Hello Autumn” is a special event organized to celebrate the beginning of fall, or the beginning of the harvest season which is the most important time of the year for all farmers. The guests will have the chance to see the traditional winemaking procedures and participate in excursions and wine tastings. This amazing experience also includes competing in a crushing grapes contest and participating in carving classes and thematic crafts. This entertainment program also includes workshops for adults and kids, live music and dancing.
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Wines to Taste
Chateau Purcari Negru de Purcari Limited Edition 2018
Chateau Purcari Rara Neagra de Purcari 2020
Chateau Purcari Freedom Blend 2019
Chateau Purcari Viorica de Purcari 2020
Chateau Purcari Chardonnay de Purcari 2020
Chateau Purcari Traminer de Purcari 2020
Chateau Purcari Rose de Purcari 2020
For more information or online reservations visit Winetours.com or Booking.com.
Note: Make sure to make the reservations on time because the upcoming seasons are particularly popular for wine tourism. Also, you should bring comfortable clothes and shoes due to the weather conditions and the nature of your journey.
*Purcari Wineries Group was the first among the neighbouring businesses that openly supported and gave shelter to Ukrainian people. They created a helping centre on the road from Palanca border providing free food, water and accommodation.
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