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Château Cristi

Politika Candidat

Red wine · 750ml

A young Pinot Noir from the Politika range, made in the traditional way with a long maceration on the skins. The grapes are grown on the estate vineyards at Găvănoasa, in southern Moldova. Light bodied and elegant, full of berry and forest fruit aromas.

6.90 €
excl. VAT
6.90 €

6.90 € incl. VAT


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Tasting notes

Aroma

Cherry, raspberry and blueberry, with a light spiced note.

Palate

Light and elegant, with soft, velvety tannins.

Finish

Fresh, on red fruit and currant.

Pairs beautifully with

  • Grilled poultryGrilled chicken, quail, duck breast
  • Baked salmonBaked salmon, salmon fillet with herbs, salmon en papillote
  • PizzaMargherita, mushroom pizza, vegetable pizza
  • Soft cheeseBrie, chaource, young goat cheese

Technical details

Grape varietyPinot Noir
RegionValul lui Traian, Moldova
Alcohol13% vol.
Volume750ml
WineryChâteau Cristi
Serving temperature12 to 14 °C
Château Cristi

The producer

Château Cristi

Château Cristi was founded in 1882 by Vladimir Cristi, a mayor of Chișinău. The estate farms 120 hectares near Găvănoasa, in Valul lui Traian in the south of Moldova, with twelve grape varieties. Its estate wines are harvested by hand, kept to six tonnes a hectare and aged six to twelve months in oak.