The best wines of Cricova
Discover the best wines of Cricova as well as the best winemakers of Cricova and estates of Cricova to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Cricova and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Cricova by region
Looking for a good wine of Cricova among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Cricova. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Cricova with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Cricova
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cricova
Red wines from the region of Cricova go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg or duck aiguillettes.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cricova
On the nose the red wine of the region of Cricova. often reveals types of flavors of peach, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, non oak or earth.
The best vintages in red wine of Cricova
- 2006With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cricova
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Viorica
- Pinot Noir
- Saperavi
Discovering the wine region of Cricova
Central Moldovan region 15 km north of Chișinău, famous for its 120 km of limestone underground galleries, continental climate. Traditional-method sparkling wines are the historic speciality: fine and taut with notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, brioche and a chalky touch. Structured Cabernet and Merlot, airy Pinot Noir in reds. Lively Sauvignon, straight Aligoté, ample Rkatsiteli and aromatic Muscat in still whites.
National Wine Cellar founded 1954.
Great white wines of Cricova
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cricova
White wines from the region of Cricova go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, lamb kleftiko (greek) or homemade pork curry.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cricova
On the nose the white wine of the region of Cricova. often reveals types of flavors of green apple, pear or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, earth or microbio.
The best vintages in white wine of Cricova
- 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
- 0With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.75/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cricova
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aligoté
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
Great sparkling wines of Cricova
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Cricova
Sparkling wines from the region of Cricova go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal blanquette à l'ancienne, endive frichti or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Cricova
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Cricova. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cricova
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.61/5
- 0With an average score of 3.55/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.46/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cricova
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Blanc
- Merlot
- Viognier
The word of the wine: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
Great pink wines of Cricova
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cricova
Pink wines from the region of Cricova go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, lamb with masalé sauce and rice or rabbit with cream sauce anne's way.
The best vintages in pink wine of Cricova
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 0With an average score of 3.53/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.47/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.42/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cricova
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Băbească Neagră
- Muscatel
- Feteasca Neagra
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.