Myton Hill Sauvignon Blanc, 750 ml

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Moldova also has some unique grapes local to the region (arguably shared with Romania) that are proving to be exciting in expressing this special terroir. This range of wines is inspired by Thomas Hardy Nottage, the nephew of our founder whose commitment to winemaking is still at the heart of out Nottage Hill range today.

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Moldova is not on many tourist maps yet though it was recently voted Europe's top 'off the beaten track' destination by Lonely Planet and direct flights from UK and hubs like Vienna and Frankfurt now make it quite accessible. Another favourite is placinta - a sort of cross between filo and flaky pastry stuffed with potato, pumpkin or brinza (a salted sheep cheese), and dessert versions are full of walnuts and sour cherries. It has also built a small tourist complex and restaurant - to help improve wine culture in Moldova itself. Wine is at the heart of Moldovan life - even the shape of the country resembles a bunch of grapes dropped onto the map, or so Moldovans like to claim, possibly after a glass or two of the local product. Australian wine producer for over a decade and their wines have earned over 9,000 awards globally since being founded in 1853.

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So what nicer way could there be to support this poor beleaguered country and its people than by drinking its wines. Moldova has recognised that its future lies in focusing on quality wines and diversifying into wider markets to get away from Russian bullying.Old Tom Nottage was the nephew of Hardys founder and, after more than 66 years dedication, it seemed only fitting that one of the prime vineyards be named in his honour. today), Russia has used wine as a political stick to try and bring Moldova to heel as it tries to reinvent itself as a modern European nation, especially since its recent signing of a free trade treaty with the EU. White grapes come from cooler vineyards in the centre of Moldova close to the winery, while red grapes are trucked during the night from Comrat in the south, where the climate is warmer and better for ripening red varieties.

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It is not far north of the capital Chisinau, close to the historic village and cave monastery of Old Orhei (well worth a detour).

Moldova lies on the far eastern edge of Europe, sandwiched between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east. Russia banned all Moldova's wine in 2006 and again in 2013 causing massive financial hardship in a country that was already impoverished. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Moldova's 112,000 hectares of noble wine grapes cover a larger area than more famous, Eastern European nations of Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania.

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You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. It started in 2004 with a winery and a young Moldovan winemaker named Arcadie Fosnea who, unusually for Moldova, had studied winemaking in Germany. The international grapes, including cabernet sauvignon, are not simply upstart arrivistes but have been here since the early 19th century, arriving when the Russian aristocracy brought in French experts (most famously from the Cahors region) after Moldova joined the Russian Empire in 1812.There's definitely a hint of 'girl power' among the local grapes: the black maiden grape fetească neagră the white maiden grape fetească albă; its off-spring the royal maiden grape fetească regală and a grape that is better known as grandmother's grape in Romania (băbească neagră).