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In the Republic of Moldova there are 4 regions for the production of wine products with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are Codru, Ștefan Vodă, Valul lui Traian and Divin. Each region is run by an association of wine producers with PGI. All 4 PGIs are protected both in the Republic of Moldova and in the EU.
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ONVV is the No. 1 expert in the Moldovan wine sector, which contributes to the regulation and sectors’ development acting as a platform for joint action of all those involved in increasing the competitiveness of wine products, capitalizing on authenticity and consumer orientation and those engaged in promoting Moldovan wines through the program and the national wine brand “Wine of Moldova - A legend alive"
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Business travel
Career
Legislation
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OUR WINERIES
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As described in legends, well-known to all of us, our wine has been created by many generations of winemakers in the world’s largest underground galleries and is highly valued by consumers from around the world.
Moldovan Wineries
Moldovan Wine Register ⇎
WINE TOURISM
Wine Tourism
It is always the people that make Moldova special. A tourist to the Republic of Moldova will encounter genuine, warm, and friendly people and experience the culinary delights of the country. Moldova is also famous for the underground galleries of “Cricova” and “Mileștii Mici”, the latter being included into the Guinness Book of Records for the largest wine collection in the world.
Visit Moldovan Wineries
Visit Moldovan Wine Regions
What To Do In Moldova
National Wine Day ⇎
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MOLDOVAN WINE
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Production of Moldovan wine is carried out with passion, care, and expertise. It is produced from local and European grape varieties, hand-picked from the hillside vineyards and those adapted to the local terroir. Care is taken to maintain the authenticity and traditional style of winemaking, producing amazing wines to be enjoyed locally and across the world.
History of Moldovan Wine
Grape Varieties
Local
International
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Try Moldovan Wine
WINE REGIONS
Wine Regions
In the Republic of Moldova there are 4 regions for the production of wine products with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). They are Codru, Ștefan Vodă, Valul lui Traian and Divin. Each region is run by an association of wine producers with PGI. All 4 PGIs are protected both in the Republic of Moldova and in the EU.
Codru PGI
Ștefan Vodă PGI
Valul lui Traian PGI
Divin PGI
EVENTS
Events
Throughout the year we celebrate our wine with pride at various events and special days in the calendar. On the first weekend in October, we invite you to the National Wine Day - the largest celebration dedicated to millennium traditions of winemaking and an exceptional cultural show.
All Events
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National Wine Day ⇎
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Caucasian Grape Varieties

In Moldova, the following types of Caucasian grape varieties are widely cultivated and used: Saperavi and Rcațiteli.

Saperavi

Saperavi is a very popular grape in Moldova and is produced widely across the country. You will find Saperavi at the forefront of many of the Moldovan wineries’ celebrated wines.

Country of origin: Kakheti, Georgia

Parental forms: Ordinary selection

According to its biological and morphological properties, Saperavi belongs to the ecological-geographical group of grape varieties specific for the Black Sea region.

Synonyms: - Красильщик (Crasylșcik), Didi Saperavi, Kleinbeeriger

It is cultivated in the Republic of Moldova, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and in the southern part of Russia.

The area planted with this variety in the Republic of Moldova (registered in RVV, 30.12.2019): The area planted with the Saperavi variety covers 353.0 ha, including 132.0 ha registered for the production of wine products with PGI.

Saperavi wine has a very intense pomegranate colour with aromas of smoked plums, black currant and blackberries with an intense plum taste. It is also characterised by a weak astringency.

Rcațiteli

Country of origin: Georgia

Parental forms: Original variety of Kakheti Widely cultivated in the former Soviet Union republics.

Rkațiteli vineyards are cultivated in the Republic of Moldova and also in Romania (Moldova and Oltenia regions). The wine produced reaches a very good level of quality. It is a well-balanced dry wine, with a straw-yellow colour and good acidity.

The area planted with this variety in the Republic of Moldova (registered in RVV, 30.12.2019): The area planted with Rkațiteli covers 2541.2 ha, including 128.0 ha registered for the production of wine products with PGI.

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