- Rara neagră
Infobox grape variety
name = Rara Neagră
color = Noir
caption = Rara Neagră grapes in a Purcari region vineyard
species =
also_called = Babeasca Neagra (in Romania), Serexia, Rastrepa.
origin =Moldova
hazards =
regions = Nistreana
notable_wines =Negru de Purcari Rara Neagră (IPA2|/ɾa.ɾa ne̯ag.rə/) is a Moldovan red grape variety.Used mostly for blending with other varieties. Responsible for the fame of the
Purcari wines in the 18th century, beforeCabernet Sauvignon was introduced. Total area planted - 170 hectares mostly in thePurcari region .Rara Neagră is an indigenous variety of grapes, which ripens late in the season. It is characterized by a juicy pulp. This variety is used as a component in the most famous and popular Purcari wine,Negru de Purcari . It gives the wine a fruity aroma and a harmonious taste. [ [http://www.purcari.md/pdf/sorts_en.pdf Definition of Rara Neagră from purcari.md] ]Rara Neagră makes dark colored, full bodied red wines with fine red fruit aromas.References
See also
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Negru de Purcari
*Moldovan wine
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