IGP Codru Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

IGP Codru is a wine region in Moldova.

The signature grape is Chardonnay, backed by Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Riesling.

Vines root into humus.

The climate is continental, running notable rainfall and temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, slopes and valley floor.

Dry white wine, sweet white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic, showcasing bright acidity, fresh and youthful and lively character, plus two more.

Pour them alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, salads and pasta with cream sauce.

decant before pouring.

Best drunk young.

Soil

Humus

Climate

ContinentalNotable rainfallTemperate

Terrain

ElevatedSlopesValley floor

Styles

dry whitesweet whiterosésparklingred

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and aromatic, Showcasing bright acidity.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful, Lively character.

Red: Rich and fruity, Smooth tannins.

Grapes planted here.

01 ChardonnayDominant Read → 02 Sauvignon BlancDominant Read → 03 Cabernet SauvignonDominant Read → 04 MerlotBlending Read → 05 RieslingTwo-Thirds of Plantings Read → 06 Aligoté Read → 07 Muscat Ottonel Read → 08 Rkatsiteli Read → 09 Feteasca Alba Read → 10 Saperavi Read → 11 Muscat Hamburg (Muskat Trollinger) Read → 12 Babeasca Neagra Read → 13 Uva Rara Read → 14 Pinot Grigio Read → 15 Pinot Noir Read → 16 Malbec Read →

Bottles to look for.

Asconi 'June' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Feteasca Neagra, IGP Codru, Moldova
Asconi 'Sol Negru' Malbec, IGP Codru, Moldova
Asconi 'Sol Negru' Rara Neagra, IGP Codru, Moldova
Asconi 'Uneori' Moscato Rose, IGP Codru, Moldova
Asconi 'Uneori' Moscato, IGP Codru, Moldova
Castel Mimi 'AnimAliens' Saperavi, IGP Codru, Moldova
Castel Mimi Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Codru, Moldova
Castel Mimi Rara Neagra Rose, IGP Codru, Moldova

At the table.

grilled fish
roasted chicken
salads
pasta with cream sauce
light desserts

Serving and cellaring.

decant before pouring.
Best drunk young.

Nearby regions.

01 MoldovaMoldova Read → 02 RomaniaRomania Read → 03 UkraineUkraine Read →

IGP Codru: common questions

01.

What grapes is IGP Codru known for?

Chardonnay is the signature grape of IGP Codru. Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Riesling are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does IGP Codru make?

IGP Codru produces dry white wine, sweet white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.

03.

Where is IGP Codru?

IGP Codru is a wine region in Moldova.

04.

What food goes with IGP Codru wine?

Try grilled fish, roasted chicken, salads, pasta with cream sauce and light desserts.

05.

How long does IGP Codru wine age?

Best drunk young, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Moldova.