One of Europe's hidden wine treasures, Moldova has more vineyard per capita than any country in the world (3% of all land is vineyard) and produces wines that compete with quality European producers at exceptional prices. The continental climate on the western edge of the Eurasian steppe supports Feteasca Neagra, Feteasca Alba, Rara Neagra, and international varieties. Cricova's underground city of wine cellars (120km of tunnels housing 30+ million bottles) is among the world's most remarkable wine collections.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Well-balanced vintage with excellent indigenous variety expression. |
| 2022 | — | Record quality; Purcari listed at London's finest wine bars and restaurants. |
| 2021 | — | Strong growing season; international investment in Moldova wine accelerating. |
| 2020 | — | Reliable vintage; domestic Moldovan market strengthened during pandemic. |
| 2019 | — | Strong vintage; Moldova's Wine of the Year designation attracting tourism. |
| 2018 | — | Outstanding year; Moldova wines gaining traction in UK and German markets. |
| 2017 | — | Some spring frost damage; quality maintained through careful selection. |
| 2016 | — | Strong vintage with good natural acidity; Feteasca varieties excelled. |
| 2015 | — | Outstanding vintage across Moldova; Purcari earned first Decanter gold medal. |