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Pochatok Albarossa - 2020

Et Cetera

4.0

Region: Moldova » Ștefan Vodă
Type: red still, dry
Producer: Et Cetera
Vintage: 2020
Grapes: Albarossa
Alcohol: 13.5
Volume: 750 mL
Cellar: not available

Ratings

May 10, 2024

4.0·@Norton

This wine, long anticipated, certainly did not disappoint. Surprisingly delicate for Ştefan Vodă. Aye, in the nose there is nothing overly interesting - just a wide array of fruits, oak and some earthiness. On the palate, however, it is remarkably smooth and juicy, creating an enjoyable and memorable experience. Truly a delightful find, I'm already looking forward to tasting it again.

Et Cetera

A young family-owned winery from Ștefan Vodă, Moldova. Alexandru Luchianov purchased the land in 2002 and started to grow vines in 2003. The first harvest and bottling were rewarded in a local competition in 2005. In 2006 his brother Igor joined this project.

On 24.2 ha, they cultivate Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Fetească Neagră, Saperavi, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Marselan, Albarosa, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.