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We are excited to announce that we are gearing up for the 15th edition of the world’s most important and prestigious bulk wine exhibition – the World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE), which will take place in Amsterdam on November 20 and 21 .

This event is a unique opportunity for wine producers, distillers and international buyers to meet and discover a significant percentage of the world’s harvest in just two days, all in one place.

ONVV supports the participation of 13 wine producers from Moldova in the World Bulk Wine Exhibition: TM Kazayak, Vinaria Ungheni, SA Vinuri De Comrat, Vinia Traian, Radacini, Denovie-Group, Vinaria din Vale, Salcuta, Podgoria Vin, Vinaria Hincesti, Asconi Winery , Tomai Vinex and Corten Vin.

We are looking forward to this event which gives our winemakers the opportunity to promote themselves in the international wine markets. For more details about WBWE visit the following link: www.worldbulkwine.com/en/

Between November 8-10, we were happy to be part of the Enoexpo Krakow exhibition – the largest and most prestigious wine event in Poland.

With the support of ONVV, 14 wineries from Moldova were present for the first time at this event, presenting over 140 wines. The Moldovan stand enjoyed popularity among the exhibition guests and was visited by the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Moldova in Poland.

Igor Bodiu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to the Republic of Poland, discussed with our winemakers in view of new opportunities on the Polish market.

Poland is an important and strategic market for winemakers, ranking 2nd among the countries where producers export bottled wine.

The Republic of Moldova was present at Enoexpo Krakow with the common stand under the country brand “Wine of Moldova”, which brought together 14 wine producers from Moldova:

MAURT

Chateau Cojusna, Migdal-P

Tomai Vinex

Radacini

Purcari Wines

Vinuri De Comrat

Castel Mimi

Denovie-Group

Asconi Winery

Alianta-Vin

Vinaria din Vale

Salcuta

Vinia Traian

Podgoria Vin

ONVV continues to support the promotion of Moldovan Wine on an international level, and after this event, we are confident that our winemakers will find new export opportunities on the Polish market.
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On 9 and 10 November at Digital Park, 60 wineries from across the country presented their best wines, with an impressive total of 293 wine samples for evaluation.

The competition included a diverse range of wines, from local varieties such as Fetească Albă and Fetească Neagră, to newer Moldovan selections. The jury, made up of 30 experts from Romania, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Georgia, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Moldova, evaluated around 50 wine samples every day.

The most outstanding wines will receive the Gold Medal and the Grand Gold Medal. These distinguished wines will be exhibited at the Wine Opening, the winter edition, giving the public the chance to discover the excellence of Moldovan wines.

On Monday, November 27, in the capital of South Korea – Seoul, the Moldova Wine Grand Tasting event will take place.

Guests and Korean wine experts will have the opportunity to discover a generous selection of Moldovan wines currently available on the South Korean market, as well as wines to be imported.

Also during this event, Chan Jun Park, director of the Eastern and Central European Wine Research Institute, will hold a masterclass on Moldovan wines. “We believe that this event will arouse significant interest in Moldovan wines in our country,” said Chan Jun Park.

We are looking forward to this event dedicated to Moldovan Wine, and we are sure that our winemakers will have a significant presence on the South Korean and Asian wine market.

Between October 30 and November 1, ONVV hosted a special delegation from the Netherlands during a press visit organized in partnership with Pitch PR.

The delegation, made up of prestigious journalists, influencers and photographers, had the opportunity to explore the country’s wine industry and discover the authentic flavors of Moldova. Among the members of the delegation are big names from the Dutch wine media: Petri Houweling (Winelife), Niels van Laatum (Vision Magazine), Bas Korpel (De Grote Hamersma), India Donisi (Wine Spice Girl), Danielle (Wander-Lust) , Iris Jungerling (Pitch PR) and photographer Vivian Secreve. In order to promote our wine products and our winemaking potential, Dutch opinion leaders are preparing to share their impressions of Moldovan Wine with the world.

During this visit, the guests discovered the Cricova, Sălcuța, Purcari and Asconi wineries, where they had the chance to taste our award-winning wines and discover the secrets of Moldovan winemaking.

We look forward to the publications and impressions of Dutch experts about Moldavian Wine!
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The National Vine and Wine Office (ONVV) informs you that it has a new director. Ștefan Iamandi was named the winner of the competition for the position of director of ONVV.

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea presented the new director, Ștefan Iamandi, to the employees of the institution.

For 9 years, Ștefan Iamandi was responsible within the #ONVV for the creation and maintenance of the automated information system “Vitivinic Register”.

During his professional activity, Ștefan Iamandi worked within the ONVV and was responsible for the organization and coordination of technical assistance and investment projects in the wine sector, including the representation of the Republic of Moldova in technical commissions within the International Organization of Vine and Wine.

He previously held the position of main specialist within the Directorate for the development of policies in the wine sector, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry.

We are happy to announce that Moldovan Wine will participate this year at the Krakow International Wine Fair, ENOEXPO®, which will be held from November 8 to 10. ONVV supports the participation of 15 producers from the Republic of Moldova at ENOEXPO®, united under the country brand Wine of Moldova:

Maurt SRL

Chateau Cojusna, Migdal-P

Thomas Vinex

Roots

Purcari Wines

Chateau Vinuri de Comrat

Mimi Castle

Denovie-Group

Asconi Winery

Alliance Vin

The winery in Vale

TM Kazayak

Salcuta

It was Trajan’s fault

Vineyard Wine

ENOEXPO® is the largest and most important wine event in Poland, offering excellent opportunities for establishing business contacts between worldwide producers, importers and distributors.

Visitors have the chance to discover presentations of wines from various parts of the world and participate in workshops held by recognized experts at the Wine Academy ENOEXPO®.

More details can be found on the official website: https://enoexpo.krakow.pl/

Feteasca Regala stands out as an elegant and versatile white grape, known for its bright acidity, floral aromas and refreshing citrus notes.

Feteasca Alba exudes sophistication with its aromatic profile, presenting tantalizing aromas of white flowers and orchard fruits, along with subtle hints of spice.

Feteasca Neagra, red jewel, boasts deep and complex aromas of dark berries, earthiness and a hint of spice

Rara Neagra, a rare gem with a velvety texture, soft tannins and vibrant aromas of red berries. A variety that professionals admire for its versatility and potential.

Moldova, with its rich wine heritage, has nurtured these grapes for generations, allowing them to flourish and express their unique terroir.

Discover these Moldovan varieties that offer an exceptional journey into the world of wine, discovering the beauty of tradition, authenticity and innovation:

MOLDOVAN VARIETIES

The Euronews team produced a series of articles about the wine industry in Moldova. The first article celebrates the tradition of Moldovan winemaking and reveals the heritage and unique terroir of Moldova, wine regions with Protected Geographical Indication, internationally renowned vineyards and wineries.

The created materials contribute both to the knowledge of this important sector in our country by the lovers and experts of quality wine from all over the world, and to the promotion of Moldovan Wine abroad.

We invite you to discover more in the article by accessing the link :

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Mileștii Mici wineries hold the Guinness record for the largest collection of bottles in the world, with an impressive figure ranging from 1.5 to 2 million bottles of wine!

The collection is housed along 55 km of underground tunnels, at a depth of between 30 and 80 meters. Humidity and temperature are naturally kept stable in the limestone tunnels. Therefore, the collection is not only a Guinness World Record holder, but also an example of a sustainable cellar.

Equally impressive are the cellars of the Cricova state winery, 18 km north of Chisinau. At a depth of 60 meters, 120 km of tunnels, also excavated from limestone rock, house the second largest collection of bottles in Moldova (1.3 million), which includes priceless wine treasures, some dating back to the 1902.

Learn more about Moldova’s winemaking successes in this article published on Decanter: https://www.decanter.com/…/a-gateway-to-moldovas-soul…/