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Branesti Wine Cellars

Branești Wine Cellars

The Brănești Winery is located inside an old limestone mine with galleries extending over a distance of 75 km and occupying an area of 75 ha.

The entire architecture is constructed at a 60 meters depth, which makes it possible to maintain a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees and 90-92% humidity all year round. Next to the natural conditions comes the skilfulness of people which transform the grapes into a Bahic beverage. The winery possesses about 800 ha of vineyards located in a beautiful forest area, on the coast of Orheiul Vechi village, but also in the Romanești and Tudora villages.

Most wine production is exported to China, USA, Poland, Germany, Romania, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Baltic States, etc.

The winery is pioneering the first underground hotel in Moldova and is developing a unique “Stone Age” tourist complex. This will offer visitors an opportunity to experience life in a cave, as it would have been in the Stone Age, with small touches of the modern epoch. Here you can enjoy cave life away from the noise of modern civilization and eve-ryday worries.

Tourists will have the opportunity to discover the underground galleries, to taste wine in the rooms specially arranged for tastings, to rent places for wine storage, and to participate in cultural events, organised in the performance hall. Soon, the hotel rooms, the SPA area and Stone Age restaurant will also be ready, where no access to internet and telecommunications will exist, so that tourists can fully enjoy life in the cave (mobile con-nection will be available at the entrance to this complex).

Branesti Winery is easy to find because Brănești village is located near Orheiul Vechi (5 km away), 20 km away from Orhei town and 50 km away from Chisinau.

2016

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Friday): 11:00 – 15:00 Open hours (Saturday – Sunday): 11:00 – 20:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian

Essentials

  • Wine Collections
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Restaurants
  • Tasting rooms
  • Guided Tours and Wine Tastings
  • Wineries

Sightseeing in the area

  • Orheiul Vechi cave monastery
  • Curchi Monastery – monks monastery established in the XVIII – XIX centuries

Contacts

Address: Brănești village, Orhei district, MD-3515, Republic of Moldova

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Poiana

Poiana Winery

For hundreds of years, the inhabitants of our lands have been taming vines, this being a symbol of continuity and eternity. While our wines have become a bearer of the country’s fame all over the world, this fame, to some extent, has its origin in the Ulmu commune.

The Poiana Winery is located near the Ulmu village, in the middle of a wonderful mead-ow. The wine is produced from grapes originating from our own vineyard, cared for with great passion by our workers. The secret of a wine lies in the grapes. The grapes are manually harvested in mid-autumn from fruiting vineyards, ripe in the sun. This explains the noble taste of the wine.

The Poiana winery is surrounded by the most beautiful secular forests – Codru.

1975

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Friday): 10:00 – 18:00 (Saturday – Sunday): 11:00 – 20:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian, English, French

Essentials

  • Accommodation
  • Wine Tasting (minimum 5 people groups for tastings)
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Restaurants
  • Trips by Boats
  • Excursion to the forester’s house (only for groups of maximum 8 persons)
  • Bicycle trips to discover the surroundings of Poiana Winery

Sightseeing in the area

  • Chișinău
  • The nature reserve Moldovan Codrii

Contacts

Address: Ulmu village, on the route Chisinau-Leuseni, Republic of Moldova

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Milestii Mici

Milestii Mici Winery

The history of Milestii Mici winery starts from an old stone-extracting mine, located only 20 km away from Chișinău, the capital of the Republic of Moldova.

The 200 km of underground galleries, out of which the limestone deposits had been ex-tracted, turned out to offer perfect conditions for long-term storage of wines at a relative humidity of 85-95% and a constant temperature of 12-14° C. Thus, was born a place for wine maturation at 40-80 meters depth underground. In the 1970s, the huge oak barrels were installed, in which carefully selected wines, produced out of the best vineyards of our country, started to be stored.

Milestii Mici Winery specialises in the production, storage, and marketing of wines. Wine tourism, which came from a large flow of tourists on a daily basis, thus, transformed dur-ing the last 15 years into a new and rapidly developing area of focus for us.

Indisputably, Golden Collection Milestii Mici is the calling card not only of the Winery, but for the country, as it was qualified in 2005 by the Guinness World Records as the largest collection of wines in the world. This is an absolutely impressive place with about 1.5 mil-lion bottles of wine deposited at 80 meters underground. Visitors have the opportunity to rent wine vats in which they can store their wines.

“Here we store a collection of exclusive old wines, part of the National Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Moldova, hidden in a secret cave, which have survived over time and also survived the wine prohibition during the Soviet times”.

1969

Products

Wine “Negre de Mileștii Mici 2011”

This is a dry red wine, produced by blending Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Franc wines. It is considered a fine and elegant wine, created with passion.

Wine “Negru de Mileştii Mici”

This is a mature wine, produced from the 1988 vintage. It is a blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Rara Neagră and Saperavi.

Wine “Purpuriu de Purcari 2009”

This is a mature dry red wine – a blend of Merlot and Pinot Franc. It has a ruby colour, with purple nuances.

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: No.
  • Standard program (Monday – Sunday): 09:00 – 17:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, English, and Russian

Essentials

  • Guided Tours and Wine Tastings
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Restaurant

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Chișinău

Contacts

Address: Mileștii Mici village, Ialoveni district, MD-6819, Republic of Moldova

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Tel (reservation): +373 67121121, 

+373 69500262

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Mihai Sava

Mihai Sava Winery

Mihai Sava’s wines are born from the Pojogana vineyards and the skill of a passionate oenologist, who sacredly preserves the ancient winemaking traditions of Costești village.

The winemaker Mihai Sava went through an evolution from the production of homemade wine, which he used to sell in bulk, up to the launch of bottled wine under his own brand. After modernisation of the production process in 2016, Mihai Sava looks into the future with optimism, with his wine being highly appreciated both by experts, and wine lovers all over the world.

2016

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Sunday): 14:00 – 20:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian

Essentials

  • Guided Tours and Wine Tastings (maximum 14 people)
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Lunch and Dinner

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Chișinău

Contacts

Address: Costești village, Ialoveni district, Republic of Moldova

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Chateau Cojusna

Chateau Cojusna Winery

Chateau Cojușna is one of the largest producers and exporters of wines and Divins in the Republic of Moldova.

Founded in 1995, holding includes two additional subsidiary companies – Migdal-P joint stock company, specialised in the production of wines and Voitis Distillery LLC, the basic activity of which is focused on the production and export of wine distillates, Divins and other strong drinks.

The production is carried out by several highly efficient wine complexes, located in the central part of the Republic of Moldova, Cojușna, which is also the name of the company. Company owns more than 240 ha of vineyards, planted with European and Moldovan varieties.

The main production range is represented by still wines and divins, matured 3 to 10 years, Grappa, as well as other alcoholic beverages.

The company owns a touristic complex with four rooms, decorated in different styles, a museum, a summer terrace, and an observation terrace on the roof of the castle, to ad-mire the spectacular view of the surrounding area. The touristic route also includes an underground town, where 175 thousand bottles of collection wines are stored at a constant temperature of +12… + 14ºC. One of the most exclusive and valuable wine bottles stored here is MARSALA, produced in 1990.

“Annually, we are visited by about 10 thousand wine lovers from 36 countries. The company has also assumed a mission to promote the high culture of consumption of wines and Divins and to promote Moldovan products bearing quality assurance marks, thus, aiming at ensuring our care for the consumer’s health”.

1995

Products

Wine “Sauvignon Blanc” PGI Codru

Sauvignon Blanc is a white, dry high-quality wine, produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, harvested in the Codru PGI. It is an elegant wine, with a canary-yellow colour and bright green reflections, an intense aroma of jasmine, vines, hay, citrus, and ripe apricots. It has a strong fruity taste with a lot of freshness, wrapped in a pleasant and tempting bouquet aroma. It is served as an appetizer with fresh, un-ripened cheeses with an intense taste. It is recommended to be served at a temperature of +8…+10°C.

Wine “Piatra Roșie”

Piatra Roșie (Merlot, Anccellota, Alicante) is a dry red wine of a ruby red, slightly light, like a ripe pomegranate, there are tempting aromas of bitter chocolate, harmoniously combined with spicy accents of ground black pepper. The taste is slightly spicy, full of candied black fruits. The 13.5% of alcohol perfectly integrates with low acidity, a round, soft and velvety aftertaste.

Divin “Autentic XO”

The AUTENTIC XO is a Divin with history, which speaks for itself. A fine aroma with nuances of flowers and vanilla, a golden-amber colour, a soft, extractive, velvety taste, which gives a feeling of warmth and finesse. It is produced from distillates for Divin, aged for at least 10 years. The Divins are served with the desserts and go very well with fine cheeses, chocolate, and coffee.

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Sunday): 10:00 – 18:00
  • Restaurant (Monday – Sunday): 09:00 – 21:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian, English

Essentials

  • Excursions and Wine Tastings
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Wine Tours

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Chișinău

Contacts

Address: 1 Mecanizatorilor str., Cojuşna village, Republic of Moldova

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Kvint

Kvint Distillery

The KVINT wine and Divins factory in Tiraspol is one of the largest producers of wines and wine distillates in the region.

The unique climate, the fertile soil, the hilly terrain, and the proximity of the Dniester Riv-er have created favourable conditions for growing the best grapes. Kvint produces high-est quality wines and Divins due to large area of own vineyards, modern equipment, ad-vanced technologies, original recipes, the observance of ancient traditions and the work of professionals.

1897

Products

Divin “Prince Wittgenstein” (50 years)

This Divin is produced according to a classic technology from Divin distillates matured in oak barrels for at least 50 years.

Divin “Kvint Surprise” (10 years)

This Divin was created in 1961. This is a fine, harmonious beverage, characterised by a subtle aroma of wildflowers and hues of resins and vanilla.

Wine “Viorica Vinvoyage”

The wine has a slightly sparkling golden colour and a whole symphony of floral bouquet, in which the aroma of geranium dominates.

Tourist information

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Friday): 08:15 – 17:15
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Russian, English

Esențiale

  • Wine tasting
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Lunch and Dinner

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Tighina Fortress
  • Nistru River
  • Chițcani Monastery
  • The statue of Lenin

Contacts

Address: 38 Lenin str., Tiraspol city, MD-3300, Republic of Moldova

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E-mail: info@kvint.md

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Cricova

Cricova Winery

Cricova is a unique underground complex which is renowned all over the world for its huge labyrinths and excellent wines.

Characteristic of the Cricova winery is a continuous trend of innovation. The company operates with the most sophisticated winemaking technologies, the art of producing a wide diversity of wines and satisfies the most refined tastes and market demands. The Cricova brand is a valuable brand of the Republic of Moldova, well known far beyond its borders.

1952

Products

Wine “Amplius”

AMPLIUS is a noble and elegant wine, manually obtained from selected Merlot grapes, harvested in the over-ripening phase.

Wine “Cuvée Prestige”

CUVÉE PRESTIGE is vinified according to the classic French method, by secondary fermentation in the bottle and with subsequent cuvée maturation over at least 3 years.

Wine “Rose de Cricova”

ROSE DE CRICOVA – is an elegant and fine blend, with a slightly almond hint and velvety finish.

Information for Tourists

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours (Monday – Friday): 09:00 – 21:00
  • Open hours (Saturday – Sunday): 10:00 – 16:00
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian, English

Essentials

  • Wine tasting
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Restaurant
  • During the Wine Days Celebration – Special Program

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Chișinău

Contacts

Adress: Republica Moldova, MD-2084, or. Chișinău, str. Ungureanu 1

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Crama Tudor

Crama Tudor

Crama Tudor of the winemaker Tudor Aghenie is located in the centre of the country, in the Sadova village, Călăraşi district.

Tudor Aghenie is a 6th generation of winemaker with a passion for wine production inher-ited from his ancestors – wealthy landlords, who used to own extensive estates in this re-gion. Even in those times, wines from Sadova used to be delivered in Europe.

In recent years, Tudor Aghenie managed to combine his passion as a skilled producer with the promotion of rural tourism. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, Crama Tu-dor is located at the edge of a forest, in close vicinity to the vineyards, making a perfect refuge for the guests. One can find several wooden houses, furnished in a traditional style, an oven where are cooked delicious stuffed vine leaves and pies, and a cellar with wines produced by the winemaker.

Originally, the place was intended for the vineyard workers to relax. Now, however, it has been turned into an important attraction for tourists eager to discover quality wines and traditional food prepared with love by Tudor Aghenie’s family.

2007

Information for Tourists

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Open hours: Monday – Sunday
  • Period: All year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian

Essentials

  • Wine tasting
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Guided Tours
  • Terrace

Sightseeing places in the area

  • Chișinău
  • Pușkin House Museum
  • Honey House (Răciula village)
  • “Codri” scientific nature reserve
  • Monastery complex

Contacts

Adress: Republica Moldova, r. Călărași, s. Sadova

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Crama Mircesti

Crama Mircești

This is a winery one can rarely find in the Republic of Moldova. It is distinguished by a picturesque view called “Little Tuscany of Moldova”.

The vineyards here stretch on the Măgurii hills, within a unique region, suitable for the production of exceptional wines. Crama Mircești includes a white mansion, which once belonged to a landlord and which in 2011 was restored and brought back to life. It was at that same time when the first vine cuttings were planted.

At present, the vineyard covers an area of 15 hectares and as of 2020 the winery opened the doors of its own guesthouse with traditional cuisine. Crama Mircești is locat-ed 25 kilometres away from the city of Ungheni and 80 kilometres away from Chișinău, in the village with the same name – Mircești, one may say in the heart of the Republic of Moldova.

The climatic conditions here are comparable to the wine regions of southern Germany (Rhine Valley) and with those in northern Italy. Each variety is separately planted on the right slope exactly in the way it is done in the mentioned regions. In addition to Pinot Noir, Saperavi, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling, we grow traditional local va-rieties with love and respect, such as Feteasca Neagră, Rara Neagră, Feteasca Regală and Feteasca Albă. Given the diverse assortment of varieties, we produce wide range of wines and also blends under the Crama Mircești and Bardul din Mircești brands.

We look forward to seeing you!

2011

Information for tourists

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Period: all year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian, English, German

Essential

  • Accommodation
  • Wine tasting
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Get to know the History and Philosophy of the Winery
  • Discover Wines and Local Cuisine
  • Get to know the Traditions, Customs and History of the Region

Attractions in the area

  • „Sfântul Ilie” Monastery (Mircești village)
  • The workshop of the popular craftsman Victor Hurdiș (Mircești village)
  • „Măgurii hill” with an altitude of 389 meters (Măgurele village)
  • Four holy monasteries of the Călărași region: Frumoasa Monastery, Răciula Monastery, Hârbovăț Monastery and Hârjauca Monastery
  • Veverița Monastery (Veverița Village)
  • „Călăraşi” divin factory (Călărași town)
  • The tourist boarding house „Casa Mierii” (Răciula village)
  • Tourists stop and „Parents House” museum (Palanca village)
  • „Plaiul fagului” nature reserve

Contacts

Address: Mircești village, Ungheni district, MD-3613, Republic of Moldova

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Chateau Vartely

Chateau Vartely Winery

Château Vartely is considered a pearl of the Moldovan wine industry and the calling card of the Republic of Moldova.

Over 100,000 local and foreign tourists have visited and appreciated this place since its foundation. Situated on a hill near the Orhei town, Château Vartely offers a stunningly beautiful view and outstanding architecture. Guests can enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant, accommodation in one of the 3 tourist villas and taste wine collection in one of the two tasting rooms. The pride of the winery is the collection of Château Vartely wines that have been awarded over 300 medals at prestigious international competitions.

1996

Products

Taraboste

Production of the exclusive Taraboste wine represents a tribute to our ancestors, to their expression of self-sacrifice and high craftsmanship in winemaking. This wine represents a real triumph of flavour.

Individo

The Individo wine is the result of the winemakers’ work aimed at achieving a harmonious and selective combination of each individual variety. It is a wine with a pronounced individuality that transcends into sensational aromas.

Château Vartely wines

The PGI wines are represented in an impressive range, produced from local and European grape varieties, resulting in extraordinarily fresh scents and flavours.

Information for tourists

  • Reservation required: Yes
  • Tourist complex: Monday – Sunday
  • Restaurant: 10:00 – 23:00
  • Hotel: 24/7
  • Wine tours and wine tastings: 11:00 to 19:00
  • Period: all year round
  • Spoken languages: Romanian, Russian, English

Essentials

  • Accommodation
  • Wine tasting
  • Wine and Souvenir Shop
  • Weddings, Corporate Events and Conferences
  • During the Wine Day celebration – Special Program
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna

Attractions in the area

  • Chișinău
  • Orheiul Vechi Monastery and Archaeological Complex

Contacts

Address: 170/B Eliberarii str., Orhei city, MD-3501, Republic of Moldova

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