Wine of Moldova
The bright period of the Easter holidays is approaching, and we, the Wine of Moldova team, want to congratulate you and wish you an Easter full of hope, harmony and peace, which will bring you joy and well-being!
Nothing is more precious than spending these special moments with loved ones, family and friends!
May these holidays be filled with the aroma of pastries and fresh bread, taste traditional dishes and clink glasses with selected wines in a warm and loving atmosphere.
A blessed Easter!
Carlevana Winery
Carlevana Winery is one of the most progressive and fast developing enterprises in the wine industry of Moldova. Our aim is to produce wines that will make Moldova famous!
Carlevana Winery is located in the heart of Moldova, Merenii Noi (New Mereni) village, in 25 km from Chisinau. The landscape protects vineyards from winter frosts and summer droughts. The company is an entire winemaking complex. The whole process, starting with the care of the vine, and ending with filling in cells and the preparing for sale, is controlled by experts of Carlevana Winery. The total area of the company’s vineyards is more than 151 hectares. Most of them are Riesling, Sauvignon and Rara Neagră. It is also worth noting that the company is one of the few in Moldova that cultivate Sauvignon Gris and Pinot Gris varieties. At present, the company has the largest area of vineyards of Riesling and Rara Neagră varieties.
At the beginning of December, 2021, we opened the doors of Veranda Carlevana, which is located on the territory of the winery. A bohemian and quiet place, far from the noisy traffic of the capital. Every member of ou winery team give the best to offer you the best eno-gastronomic experience!
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Products
Carlevana Raritet Rara Neagră
Natural high quality dry red aged wine. It is made of an endemic to Moldava sort of grapes – Rara Neagra, grown on the sunny hills of Central Moldova.
Carlevana Malbec
Dry red wine, aged for 2 years in oak barrels. Intense color, delicate aroma of red fruits and full taste.
Merlotage 2019 – This dry red wine is made from a mix between French and Moldavian grape varietals: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Great news for Wine of Moldova!
The Wine Travel Awards team has announced that Moldova’s National Wine Day has been selected as one of the Winners of the public vote in the “Magnet of the region” category with the result of 714 votes.
The WTA winners will be announced in May on the official website and will be awarded at the WTA Ceremony on May 17, 2023, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, at the London Wine Fair!
We are glad that the efforts of the National Vine and Wine Office team and the support of the loyal public have yielded results.
Winemakers from Moldova met in the sixth edition of the National Conference of the Viticulture Chain, organized on March 31 by the National Office of Vine and Wine, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and USAID as a strategic development partner, for to discuss the challenges and results of the “Year of Wine 2022”.
This year’s edition of the Conference is marked by the 10-year jubilee of the country brand Vinul Moldovei, the conference presented perspectives and sustainability assessments for the 2022 wine year.
During the event, the winemakers referred in particular to the challenges faced by the Moldovan wine sector in the context of the crisis caused by the war in the region, but also to the new global sustainability trends in terms of the wine sector and the necessary actions to be undertaken for to increase the visibility of Moldovan Wine on the international market.
According to the information presented by ONVV, the 2022 harvest was generous, and the volume of wine produced increased by 12% compared to the previous year, reaching a total amount of 19 million decalitres, including raw material for distillates. It also increased the amount of grapes processed by about 13%, reaching 280 thousand tons of grapes, with an average wine grape harvest of about 5.5 tons/grape, varying between 4.0-14.5 tons/ Ha.
At the same time, ONVV found that in 2022 wine exports (bulk wine and bottled wine) decreased by 14% compared to the previous year, reaching 10.4 million decaliters, the lowest volume recorded in the last 10 years. The value of wine exports decreased by 9%, reaching 2,790 billion Moldovan lei.
Wines from Moldova successfully win the Berliner Wein Trophy! At the most recent edition of this prestigious competition, Moldovan wines were awarded 62 gold medals and one large gold medal, thus confirming their quality and excellent taste.
During this event, 27 companies from Moldova were supported by the National Vine and Wine Office.
This demonstrates the constant efforts and continuous investments of Moldovan producers in developing modern production technologies and improving the quality of wines.
If you want to enjoy an excellent wine and experience the special aromas and tastes of award-winning Moldovan wines, do not hesitate to try one of these wines!
What wonderful news! The Republic of Moldova won 88 medals at the 32nd edition of the Mundus Vini international wine competition. 58 Gold, 4 Grand Gold and 26 Silver for our special wines!
242 experts from 46 countries tasted more than 7500 wines from all over the world during 6 days at this prestigious competition. It is a special achievement to be in the Top 10 most awarded countries, ranking 8th by the number of medals won.
Congratulations to all 34 companies that were supported by the National Vine and Wine Office!
We are proud of our performance and the quality of our wines!
© John Kerry
US Secretary of State
Moldova’s wine country brand “Wine of Moldova” was launched in December 2013, in the presence of the then US Secretary of State, John Kerry, as a result of a structural industry reform and a new public-private partnership for country marketing programs. After 10 years from its launch, Wine of Moldova celebrates its successes, awards, international appreciation and the new wines produced for wine lovers around the world.
This year, Wine of Moldova unveils its strategic visions for the future at ProWein, the world’s most prestigious wine exhibition, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Düsseldorf, March 21st 2023: Over the last year, Moldova, with a population of 2m, has opened its doors to over 600,000 refugees from its neighbour, Ukraine. This generosity has earned this former Soviet republic, the description of ‘the small country with the big heart’.
Now, the Moldovan wine industry has unveiled plans for an ambitious programme of sustainable development, as key stakeholders seek $500 million of investment in new vineyards, increased capacity, and technological innovation over the next five years. Sustainable development is high on the industry’s list of priorities, in addition to increasing the value of bottled wine exports.
This bold vision was mapped out during the 2023 edition of ProWein, where Robert Joseph led a panel discussion entitled “Wine of Moldova – 10 Revolutionary Years of Building a National Wine Brand.” A lively debate appraised how “a small, dynamic winemaking country as Moldova can compete with global giants.” Elizaveta Breahna, Interim Director of National Office of Wine; Caroline Gilby MW, a long-time expert on the wines of the region, Poland’s first Master of Wine; Wojciech Bońkowski, and Diana Lazar, representative of a USAID NGO Moldova project, all took part in the panel discussion. They analysed Moldova’s efforts to increase its international cachet, including the relative merits of prioritising indigenous grape varieties over international varieties and – Joseph’s preference – blends of the two. One of the industry’s key goals is to become a world-class tourism destination, with a 50% increase in wineries offering hospitality.
Wojciech Bońkowski comments: “Moldova’s wine industry has changed out of all recognition over the past decade. ’10 Revolutionary Years of Building a National Wine Brand’ isn’t simply a slogan – it neatly encapsulates the incredible transformation of the nation’s once ailing vineyards and wineries. Despite the trade embargo imposed by the Russian Federation several years ago, the wine industry has played a significant role in the country’s economy, contributing around 3% of GDP and 8% of total exports and to the livelihood of over 50 thousand families in the rural areas.”
Caroline Gilby MW highlighted the devastating impact of the Russian embargo on Moldova’s wine industry. According to Gilby MW: “Today, Moldovan winemakers have embraced the challenge of meeting the requirements of Western markets and have made impressive progress. They came together, and changed the country’s wine landscape.”
As a national brand, Wine of Moldova is committed to repositioning the former Soviet Republic as Eastern Europe’s leading exporter of premium wines. The country now leads the way in attracting global investment; Moldovan wines have won 5,014 international awards over the past decade. To quote Robert Joseph, “Moldova’s unique story, diverse grape collection, and ideal growing conditions put it in an excellent position to prioritize sustainable winemaking with a new generation of ambitious winemakers.”
The country’s wine brand Wine of Moldova/Vinul Moldovei will be represented by 41 wineries at the world’s most important international wine exhibition ProWein, which will take place from March 19-21 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event gathers tens of thousands of business people, and thousands of stands of producers and wine regions to exhibit wine products and report on the news and development trends of the global wine market.
This year, for the first time, the wine industry of the Republic of Moldova will have the largest country stand in recent years, of about 200 square meters, and a record number of winemakers, to host connoisseurs and international experts in the field and celebrate together “10 years of Moldovan Wine Revolution” by launching the international campaign #10yearsofwinerevolution. The generic of the campaign was inspired by the title of the article appraising the progress of Moldavian Wine, written by the most influential personality of the wine world, Jancis Robinson.
The national stand will bear the national symbol “Wine of Moldova” and will be a platform for business meetings, presentations of the remarkable progress of the industry, but also tastings and initiation of partnerships.
As part of the official Prowein Forum, organized on March 20, a round table dedicated to Wine of Moldova will be held, moderated by the well-known wine critic Robert Joseph (Great Britain), with the participation of the Master of Wine, sommeliers, journalists, importers and partners of the wine industry. Moldovan winemakers will be supported at the event by the state secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Wine Industry, Sergiu Gherciu, His Excellency, the ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Germany, Aureliu Ciocoi, as well as representatives of the National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV) and the Competitiveness Project and USAID’s Rural Resilience.
“Every year, the quality and competitiveness of Wine of Moldova increase. The Republic of Moldova is the 20th largest wine exporter in the world, with its wines being exported to approximately 70 countries around the world. Our goal is to increase the export share of bottled wines, but also to diversify and strengthen our position on high-value export markets”, stated Elizaveta Breahnă, the interim director of ONVV.
“The reforms implemented by the wine industry are confirmed by the thousands of medals, the hundreds of international articles, the reconversion of the sector through the emergence of new small wineries, transitional wineries, new generation wineries and wine export champions. The Wine of Moldova band has become a true symbol of national pride, a point of tourist attraction and an element of social cohesion”, emphasized Diana Lazăr, director of the wine industry and tourism, USAID Moldova’s Rural Competitiveness and Resilience Project.
We remind you that Wine of Moldova was launched in December 2013, as a result of an extensive structural reform of the wine industry focused on quality and added value, and oriented towards modernization and development in accordance with European Union standards. The wine reform, as well as the last ten years of progress, was made possible with the support of the wine industry’s strategic partner, the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Paris, France (February, 2023) – Moldovan wine will participate as a sponsor of the “Best Sommelier of the World” event, organized by the International Sommelier Association (ASI). During the competition, the most renowned sommeliers from different corners of the world will compete for the prestigious title of “Best Sommelier of the World”. The event will take place from 7-12 February in Paris, France, thanks to financial support from USAID.
It is one of the most prestigious competitions in the industry and provides a platform to showcase the highest quality wines from around the world. The participation of Moldovan wine in this event is a recognition of the quality of wines produced in our country and an opportunity to expand its presence on the international wine market.
In this year’s edition, 12 companies from Moldova will participate, exhibiting 21 local wines. “It is a great opportunity to present our wines to an audience with a deep and extensive knowledge of wines, such as sommeliers. We believe that this event is an excellent platform to promote our wines and the image of the Republic of Moldova as an important player among quality wine producing countries. This is also one of the main objectives of the NPVO”, said Elizaveta Breahnă, acting director of the National Office of Wine and Vine.
“We stand by Moldova Wine to provide support in this important partnership. ‘World’s Best Sommelier’ gives us a unique opportunity to exhibit to an international and elevated audience. We aim for this event to have a positive impact on the recognition of Moldovan wines on the international market”, underlined Diana Lazar, Director of Tourism Industry and Wine Sector, USAID Moldova Rural Competitiveness and Resilience Project.
Moldovan wine representatives will also be present at the “Journey around the vines” event, organised by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, with the support of the Moldovan Embassy in France. The tasting is dedicated to wine industry professionals and journalists. Her Excellency Corina Calugăru, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the French Republic, will be present at the event.
Moldovan Wine will host wine tastings of the local varieties Feteasca Albă, Feteasca Neagră, Feteasca Regală and Rara Neagră during the events. Participants will learn about wine producers, geographical indication regions, the variety of vine varieties grown in Moldova. The representatives of Moldovan Wine will also encourage participants to visit our country for authentic wine experiences and unique wine tourism itineraries.