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Pochatok Cuvée Rouge - 2019

Et Cetera

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Type: red still, dry
Region: Ștefan Vodă, Moldova
Producer: Et Cetera
Vintage: 2019
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi
Alcohol: 15
Sugar: unknown
Price: XXX UAH
Cellar: 1 bottles

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Et Cetera

A young family-owned winery from Ștefan Vodă, Moldova. Alexandru Luchianov purchased the land in 2002 and started to grow vines in 2003. The first harvest and bottling were rewarded in a local competition in 2005. In 2006 his brother Igor joined this project.

On 24.2 ha, they cultivate Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Fetească Neagră, Saperavi, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Marselan, Albarosa, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.