| Nistreana ♦ ♦ Moldova Wine Region ♦ |
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| Official name | Southeastern zone |
| Other names | Nistreana, Purcari zone |
| Location | south-east of Moldova |
| Soil conditions | ? |
| Total area | ?km2 |
| Size of planted vineyards | ? |
| Grapes produced | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rara Neagră |
| Wine produced | Rosu de Purcari, Negru de Purcari. |
Nistreana Wine Region is a wine region in Moldova. The southeastern Purcari zone stretches along the Western Dniester coast. Here is the Purcari winemaking center is situated, made famous by its red wines: Roşu de Purcari and Negru de Purcari. The climatic conditions are favorable to the cultivation of red grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Rara Neagră and Saperavi, which serve as the basis for the production of aged wines. At the end of the 19th century the Purcari wines were supplied to the English royal court.