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Re:What it's like to be the only tourist in Moldova, Europe'... by sam_lowry_ on Friday July 19, 2024 @04:19AM (#41003386)
Purcari and Gitana are two staple names in the EU market.

I bought them for 10+ years from a friendly reseller. IMO they are still the best value proposition.

Re:What it's like to be the only tourist in Moldova, Europe'... by petre on Friday July 19, 2024 @05:07AM (#41003899)
You should try Vinia Traian[1] then, It's very close to the Gagauzia autonomous region, located in the Valul lui Traian PGI[2]. Also anything from Slobozia Mare: Domeniile Davidescu, Vinaria din Vale. They also have Saperavi, a Gerogian grape variety. A popular Moldovan variety is Rara Neagra but you should be careful not to consume it alone without meat or cheese because it's an older variety, it's more acidic and might cause stomach burns if you drink anything in excess of several glasses. In Romania it's called Babeasca Nagra and in Ukraine it's known as Sereksiya. Purcari has a wine called Freedom Blend consisting of Saperavi, Rara Neagra and Bastrado, an Ukrainian variety. The name is obviously a pun.

  1. https://www.viniatraian.md/
  2. https://wineofmoldova.com/en/valul-lui-traian-pgi-region/
Re:What it's like to be the only tourist in Moldova, Europe'... by danayfm on Saturday July 20, 2024 @08:26AM (#41015984)
Off-topic, where can I find moldovan wines in the US, specially any rara neagra? I used to buy them in a store in Ohio (Jungle Jim's), but I don't live in the Midwest anymore.