IGP Valul lui Traian Wine: Grapes, Style and Bottles

Signature grapes

Bottles to find

IGP Valul lui Traian is a wine region of Moldova.

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

Vines root into volcanic.

The climate is continental, running temperate.

The vineyards themselves read as hills, riverside and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus three more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows intensity of color, fresh, lively and fruity, plus one more.

Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and white fish.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Soil

Volcanic

Climate

ContinentalTemperate

Terrain

HillsRiversideValley floor

Styles

redwhiterosésparklingdessertfortified

In the glass.

Red: Intensity of color.

White: Fresh, Lively, Fruity, Whites showcase vibrant flavors.

Grapes planted here.

01 Cabernet SauvignonDominant Read → 02 MerlotDominant Read → 03 Sauvignon BlancPrimary Read → 04 ChardonnayPrimary Read → 05 Feteasca NeagraSupporting Read → 06 Saperavi Read → 07 Muscat Ottonel Read → 08 Aligoté Read → 09 Babeasca Neagra Read → 10 Riesling Read → 11 Traminer Read → 12 Pinot Noir Read →

Bottles to look for.

Chateau Cristi 'Cuvee Rouge Royal', IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Cristi Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Cristi Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Cristi Pinot Noir, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Cristi Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Vartely Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Chateau Vartely Merlot, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Fautor 'Aurore' Feteasca Neagra - Tempranillo, IGP Valul lui Traian, Moldova

At the table.

Beef & Venison
Tomato-based Dishes
Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
White Fish

Serving and cellaring.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

01 MoldovaMoldova Read → 02 RomaniaRomania Read →

IGP Valul lui Traian: common questions

01.

What grapes is IGP Valul lui Traian known for?

Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of IGP Valul lui Traian. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Feteasca Neagra are also planted here.

02.

What kind of wine does IGP Valul lui Traian make?

IGP Valul lui Traian produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus two more.

03.

Where is IGP Valul lui Traian?

IGP Valul lui Traian is a wine region in Moldova.

04.

What food goes with IGP Valul lui Traian wine?

Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food and white fish.

05.

How long does IGP Valul lui Traian wine age?

Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Moldova.