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Château Vartely Dealu Nucului Merlot 2016

Valul lui Traian

Château Vartely is a gorgeously rich red rippling with deep fruit flavours. It’s from Moldova, where historic vineyards once supplied the Russian Royal Court, but are now under serious threat. Enjoy this wine, and help preserve a bit of history too!

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Sumptuous red berry fruit with pepper, spice and creamy oak

Aroma

Cherry and plum aromas with hints of tobacco and spice

Château Vartely Dealu Nucului Merlot 2016

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2020

Head east from Bordeaux (home to the famous First Growths like Lafite) and you’ve smart, pricey Burgundy. Go further east and, on the same 46 to 47 degree latitude, you’ll eventually find an equally hallowed tradition of wine excellence in Moldova. Before the 1917 Revolution the region supplied fine reds to the Tsars for lavish banquets. Now Moldova is a nearly forgotten winemaker’s Eden, with wine quality and value that’s “aching to find its way to the world’s wine drinkers” (FT). But strife in neighbouring Ukraine has hit wine exports and threatens a centuries’ old way of life. Help protect that tradition by enjoying this luscious, barrel matured Merlot – available exclusively to you thanks to our strong links to Moldova. Great with lamb.

"Excellent! I’ve been drinking Moldovan wine for at least 10 years and have never been disappointed" Online Review
For the 2014 vintage
Map showing Valul lui Traian
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