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Château Cristi

Politika Conservator Bordeaux blend

Red wine · 750ml

A young red from the Politika range, led by Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc alongside it, aged in tank rather than oak. The grapes come from the estate vineyards at Găvănoasa, in southern Moldova. Ripe red fruit, moderate tannins and an easy, sociable style.

6.00 €
incl. VAT
6.00 €

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Tasting notes

Aroma

Sour cherry and red berries, with a hint of spice.

Palate

Soft and balanced, with moderate tannins and juicy fruit.

Finish

Clean, on sour cherry, plum and blackcurrant.

Pairs beautifully with

  • PastaSpaghetti bolognese, lasagne, tomato pasta
  • Smoked meatSmoked sausage, pastrami, smoked ribs
  • PizzaMargherita, salami pizza, vegetable pizza
  • Grilled dishesBurgers, mititei, grilled chicken

Technical details

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

Awards Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021 (91 points)

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.