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Saturday Samplings:Made In Moldova

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    Sat, April 28, 2018 (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

The Refectory and Wine Shop
1092 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
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Cost: 10

Have you ever had a wine from Moldova? Do you even know where Moldova is?  The landlocked, former Soviet-bloc nation is located between Romania to its west and Ukraine to its north, east and south. Decades ago, Moldova was known within the Soviet Union for making that country’s best wine. In the past few years, several new, privately owned wineries have opened up and raised the bar; the best of these offer overnights with lavish meals and tastings.

Moldova has the greatest density of vineyards in the world, cultivates indigenous varietals like Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Neagra, Rara Neagra, Traminer, and Saperavi.

The Wines

Cricova Crisecco   $10.99      Silvia’s Favorite
Pale lemon coloration with creamy & persistent richness; floral notes with hints of peach, apple, pear & crisp accents of citrus, followed by a rich and lingering finish.
90% Festeasca Alba, 10% Muscat

Chateau Vartely Feteasca Regala   $9.99
Produced exclusively from grapes Feteasca Regala, has a slightly mineral flavor, vibrant with a pleasant acidity, ennobled by subtle aromas of wild flowers, combined with hints of apricot. This wine is an unbeatable companion for seafood, fish or cheese.

Individo Feteasca Regala & Riesling    $14.99
This wine is a blend of two grape varieties that have incredibly appealing aromas. The grapes Feteasca Regala carry subtle aromas of wildflowers, and Riesling grapes allow the wine to achieve elegance and richness of taste and aroma.

Chateau Vartely Individo Red Blend    $14.99
An elegant coalescence of old & new world tradition, exotic spices rounded by distinct smoked French Oak, lending to an elegant finish.
42% Rara Neagra, 30% Malbec, 28% Syrah

Vinaria din Vale Feteasca Neagra   $11.99   The Wildcard!
Feteasca Neagra, the “Black Maiden”, is an indigenous Moldovan varietal that has deep red and ruby coloration, which infuses a rich and complex body with a flavor reminiscent of black currents and sophistication.

Sample five wines accompanied by
a selection of cheeses, canapes, artisan breads & olive oil.

One flight (sample of each wine) – $10  no split tastes

No reservations required. Cash only please.

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