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Château Cristi

Politika Democratic Bordeaux blend

Red wine · 750ml

A young red led by Cabernet Franc, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon making up the rest, aged in tank rather than oak. The fruit is grown on the estate vineyards at Găvănoasa, in southern Moldova. Cherry and red berry fruit, fine tannins and fresh acidity make it an easy bottle for the table.

6.90 €
excl. VAT
6.90 €

6.90 € incl. VAT


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Tasting notes

Aroma

Red fruit with herbs and a touch of pepper.

Palate

Balanced and supple, with fine tannins and fresh acidity.

Finish

Sour cherry and spice, clean and fresh.

Pairs beautifully with

  • Baked vegetablesRatatouille, roasted peppers, aubergine gratin
  • PizzaMargherita, vegetable pizza, calzone
  • Grilled meatGrilled chicken, pork skewers, burgers
  • CharcuterieSalami, cooked ham, country terrine

Technical details

Grape varietyCabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
RegionValul lui Traian, Moldova
Alcohol13% vol.
Volume750ml
WineryChâteau Cristi
Serving temperature12 to 18 °C

Awards Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021 Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 Silver

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.