5 special Moldovan wines for Christmas
At Christmas, we like to pull out all the stops, including when it comes to wine. We want to serve something special to our dining companions. A wine with an interesting story to tell. And, of course – most importantly of all – a truly delicious wine. For all these reasons, we’re recommending a few wonderful Moldovan wines. At least this saves you the search for the perfect Christmas wine!
Even better: every one of these wines is exceptionally affordable. They all cost less than the average price for a unique bottle of wine. Good news, because a Christmas dinner is expensive enough these days.
Moldovan wines on the rise
Are Moldovan wines unfamiliar to you? You’re not the only one. Yet the country has been a respected wine-producing nation for years – what are we saying: centuries. Did you know that Moldova has been producing wine since 3000 BC? These days, a whole range of special wines comes from this Eastern European country. More and more wine lovers are discovering wines from Moldova, especially those who want to drink something other than Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon for a change. Not least because Moldovan wines also offer excellent value for money.
Indigenous grape varieties
Another fun fact to share at the Christmas table: Moldovan wines are unique because they are made from indigenous grapes. Alongside planted grape varieties, wines are also produced from local grape varieties. These varieties grow in specific regions. They have adapted well to the local climate and soil, giving them unique flavours and aromas. So you’ll certainly be serving a special wine with Christmas dinner.
5 Moldovan wines for Christmas
1. Feteasca Albă
This elegant white wine comes from the Salcuta winery. It is an intense and fruity wine, with floral aromas and fresh acidity. This wine pairs well with fish, seafood or light starters such as a salad. Available for € 6.95 via globalwineries.nl.
2. Viorica
The Château Purcari 1827 Viorica Muscat Ottonel is an aromatic white wine with hints of citrus, peach and herbs. A velvety wine that is wonderfully easy to drink. A truly surprising choice with, for example, Asian dishes, spiced snacks and poultry. You can buy this wine for € 13.95 via vinify.nl.
3. Feteasca Neagră
In the mood for red? Then we recommend the Vinaria din Vale Feteasca Negra Motive. This is a stunning ruby-red wine with deep flavours of dark fruit, herbs and a hint of chocolate. The perfect wine to serve with game, a rich stew or a cheese board. Christmas in a glass – that’s how we might describe it, too. Available for € 8.50 at budgetwijnen.nl.
4. Rara Neagră
Another fantastic red wine for the festive season. You may automatically think of pairing red wine with game, but this light-bodied wine is actually perfect with vegetarian dishes. Delicious with notes of cherries and strawberries. Get it for € 9.45 at budgetwijnen.nl.
5. Radacini
Even after Christmas, you can still enjoy delicious things from Moldova. For New Year’s Eve, for example, pop open Radacini’s delicious sparkling brut, from Moldova’s Codru region. A wonderfully fresh fizz with flavours of citrus and white fruit. And very affordable: for just € 8.95, you can have this bottle at home (via ildivino-wijnwinkel.nl).
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