Merlot Contest Fall 2021

8 excellent wines from 8 Moldovan winemakers.

Samples:

№ 1 – 2018 Onest Merlot, Vinaria din Vale

№ 2 – 2018 Virginette Late Harvest, Land of Basarabia

№ 3 – 2019 Larga Merlot, Larga Valley

№ 4 – 2018 Equinox Merlot, Equinox VieVin

№ 5 – 2017 Chateau Cristi Merlot, Chateau Cristi

№ 6 – 2017 Vinaria Nobila Merlot, Vinăria Nobilă

№ 7 – 2016 Et Cetera Merlot, Et Cetera Wines

№ 8 – 2012 Sol Negru Merlot, Asconi Winery

According to the opinion of 23 tasting participants, the winner is (a bit unexpectedly) 2012 Sol Negru Merlot.

The second place was shared by three wines:

• 2016 Et Cetera Merlot

• 2017 Vinaria Nobila Merlot

• 2017 Chateau Cristi Merlot

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all tasting participants!