classification
of Moldovan wines

Vin
de consum curent -
"current consumption wines"
Table wine. "Tinere" (meaning young) are wines released in the year
of harvest.
Vin
de calitate superioara - "superior
quality wines"
Must be aged for a minimum of 6 months. Must have at least 10% alcohol by
volume. "Vin de colectie" (collection wine), has to be bottled aged.
Vin
cu denumire de origine - "wines
with name of origin"
"Appelation" wines. The grapes for these wines have to be from specific
vineyards, the wines must be vinified and bottled within the region of origin.
At
the moment 16 VDO's are produced in Moldova.
|
Wine
|
Origin
|
Varieties
|
|
|
1
|
Negru
de Purcari |
Purcari
|
Cabernet
Sauvignon Rara Neagra Saperavi |
|
2
|
Rosu
de Purcari
dry red wine |
Purcari
|
Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot Malbec |
|
3
|
Romanesti
dry red wine |
Romanesti
|
Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot Malbec |
|
4
|
Taraclia
dry red wine |
Taraclia
|
Cabernet
Sauvignon Pinot Noir |
|
5
|
Ciumai
dessert red wine |
Ciumai
|
Cabernet Sauvignon |
|
6
|
Trandafirul
Moldovei
dessert white wine |
Romanesti
|
Traminer Roz |
|
7
|
Aligote
de Stauceni
dry white wine |
Stauceni
|
Aligote |
|
8
|
Aligote
de Taraclia
dry white wine |
Taraclia
|
Aligote |
|
9
|
Aligote
de Siscani
dry white wine |
Siscani
|
Aligote |
|
10
|
Sauvignon
de Hincesti
dry white wine |
Hincesti
|
Sauvignon Blanc |
|
11
|
Chardonnay
de Hincesti
dry white wine |
Hincesti
|
Chardonnay |
|
12
|
Chardonnay
de Kazayak
dry white wine |
Cazaclia
|
Chardonnay |
|
13
|
Chardonnay
de Cricova
dry white wine |
Cricova
|
Chardonnay |
|
14
|
Chardonnay
de Taraclia
dry white wine |
Taraclia
|
Chardonnay |
|
15
|
Pinot
Franc
dry red wine |
Hincesti
|
Pinot Noir |
|
16
|
Cabernet
Ciumai
dry red wine |
Ciumai
|
Cabernet Sauvignon |