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Moldovan Wine

↳ from Cricova, Moldova

Moldova has one of the world's highest shares of land under vines. Cricova and Mileștii Mici store wine in huge underground limestone cellars.

History

Wine has been made here for about 5,000 years. Soviet-era sparkling and red wines made the country a major supplier.

Ingredients

  • Wine grapes (Fetească Neagră, Rară Neagră, Cabernet)

How it's made

  1. Harvest in autumn
  2. Crush and ferment
  3. Age in barrels or tanks
  4. Store in limestone cellars
  5. Bottle

Famous brands & makers

  • Cricova
  • Mileștii Mici
  • Purcari
  • Chateau Vartely

For readers of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.

Ratings & notes

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