Grape Angel Premium Merlot & Rare Neagra

Moldova has a wine industry comparable to that of the main wine-producing countries in the West, a fact that Brazilians have recently discovered. In the southwest of the country, close to the border with Romania and the Danube River delta, lies the Valul Lui Traian region (named after the so-called “Walls of Trajan”, which were the fortifications of the Byzantine Empire built in the Roman province of Moesia), one of the three designations of origin for Moldovan wine and located on the same parallel as the main wine-producing regions in the world, such as Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa Valley. Founded in 1977, the Imperial Vin group is one of the region’s leading producers, producing a wide range of wines. The Grape Angel line is the winery’s true calling card, and proves that it is possible to combine well-made wines with an affordable price and impeccable presentation, with a highlight being the 3D label with the figure of an angel holding a bunch of grapes. Grape Angel Premium Merlot & Rara Neagra 2019 is a wine made with Merlot and Rara Neagra grapes (the latter being the emblematic red grape of Moldova), in a 70/30 ratio, aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. In the glass, it has a bright and clear purple color. The nose reveals ripe wild red fruits, such as cherry, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry and black plums, as well as floral nuances. In the mouth, it shows good body and structure, as well as very fine tannins, great acidity and notes of black pepper, cinnamon and anise, along with the fruits previously perceived in the nose. A wine that is worth many times its price, and it is no wonder that it won a gold medal in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. It is also quite versatile in food and wine pairings. Pairing: accompany it with grilled red meats, Moroccan couscous or pasta with red and meat sauces. We recommend tasting at 17°C in smooth, crystal-clear, larger Bordeaux-style glasses. The wine is ready to drink, but can be enjoyed at its peak until the end of 2024.