Founded in 1997, the State Enterprise Quality Wines Industrial Complex “Milestii Mici” is a true underground wine town, made up [..]
Milestii Mici Winery
Founded in 1997, the State Enterprise Quality Wines Industrial Complex “Milestii Mici” is a true underground wine town, made up of lantern-shaded alleys, in whose galleries is kept a valuable collection of about 1.5 million bottles of wine, the collection being included in the Guinness Book of Records in 2005.
The winery is the largest network of underground galleries, with over 200 km of streets, of which over 50 km are converted into wine stores, which are located up to 85 m deep.
The streets of the underground wine city, spread over an area of 55 km, maintain a constant temperature of 12°C - 14°C and a relative humidity of 80% - 85%, which ideally contributes both to the preservation of the strategic Moldovan reserves and to the discovery of the natural qualities of the elite wines.
The original architecture in the style of the old feudal castles, the grand entrance to the galleries, the crystal-clear waterfall and the "wine" havuz at the entrance to the complex, await their visitors eager to taste the legendary wine.
ATU Winery in Chișinău is the first urban winery in the Republic of Moldova – an innovative project that blends [..]
ATU Winery
ATU Winery in Chișinău is the first urban winery in the Republic of Moldova – an innovative project that blends the country’s winemaking traditions with a modern, creative approach. Founded in 2016 by young oenologist Vlada Balica and her partner Victor Vutcărău, ATU quickly gained recognition for its handcrafted wines, produced in small batches in a repurposed industrial space in the Botanica district of the capital.
ATU cultivates around 17 hectares of vineyards, working with both local grape varieties (Fetească Albă, Fetească Neagră, Viorica) and international ones (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer). The entire winemaking process is manual – from harvesting to labeling – and each bottle reflects a dedication to detail and authenticity.
Among ATU’s most celebrated wines are Codrinschii, a unique blend of Saperavi and secret varietals, as well as Calibru and Viorica, both of which have earned awards at international competitions like Mundus Vini and AWC Vienna. ATU is the only winery in Moldova to produce Codrinschii, contributing to the diversity of the national winemaking heritage.
Visitors can enjoy guided tours and tastings right in the city. ATU offers interactive packages – from creating custom labels to participating in creative workshops – available in Romanian, Russian, and English. The winery also embraces ecological values: recycling, composting, and planning innovative systems for bottle collection.
With the motto “The best of you is inside you”, ATU seeks to inspire guests to discover their inner potential – through authentic wine, cultural dialogue, and transformative experiences.
Located in the centre of Chisinau, the Wine Republic wine bar focuses on wines from Bessarabia. There are several tables [..]
Wine Republic
Located in the centre of Chisinau, the Wine Republic wine bar focuses on wines from Bessarabia. There are several tables and a bar, and in good weather you can sit outside with a glass of wine. Accompanying products sold with the wine are cheeses and sausages from Moldovan farmers, as well as desserts and pastries.
It is the first wine in Chisinau, opened in 2011, offering an exceptional selection of distinguished wines from all the [..]
Carpe Diem Wine Shop & Bar
It is the first wine in Chisinau, opened in 2011, offering an exceptional selection of distinguished wines from all the wine regions of Moldova. Inside the shop you can find more than 200 flavours of wines of high quality, and in the bar you can serve 10 – 15 types of local wine.
Wine tasting room in the heart of the capital, in a historic building more than a hundred years old, where [..]
Plincuvin
Wine tasting room in the heart of the capital, in a historic building more than a hundred years old, where the wines of the small and large producers of the country are hosted. In addition to atmospheric weekend evenings, it has a shop, space for on-the-spot wine tasting but also offers the possibility to organise themed tastings.
A suggestive name, which embodies several words from different languages. A wine tasting room, that was opened in 2016, and [..]
Private: Em-Bar-Go
A suggestive name, which embodies several words from different languages. A wine tasting room, that was opened in 2016, and the name of the wine cellar symbolizes the embargo imposed by the Russian federation in 2013 on the import of Moldovan wines. Only high quality local wines are present here, including from small producers, and wine lovers have the opportunity to taste them with the help of wine experts.
This hall was opened in 2019 inside the famous House of Ițec Oxinoit, where a wine cellar and a wine [..]
Wine shop Wine.md
This hall was opened in 2019 inside the famous House of Ițec Oxinoit, where a wine cellar and a wine shop operated at the end of the 19th century. The place, where the shop was located, was called „drunken corner”. Today over 400 local types of wines can be tasted here. Also here is the largest private collection of cognacs (brandys) and sparkling wines in Moldova.
“Life is too short to drink bad wine”. This wine tasting room has the largest collection of the highest quality [..]
Invino
“Life is too short to drink bad wine”. This wine tasting room has the largest collection of the highest quality local wines selected by experienced sommeliers. Over 250 types of wines displayed on the shop’s shelves and over 10,000 bottles in storage. It opened in 2016 and has remained a favourite place for guests and locals ever since.
An elite wine shop, opened in 2018, presenting the widest possible range of Italian and French wines. Subsequently, began to [..]
La Nobilta del Gusto
An elite wine shop, opened in 2018, presenting the widest possible range of Italian and French wines. Subsequently, began to delight us with tastings of exceptional wines from local producers. You can find the products of more than 20 wineries of Moldova on the vinotheque’s shelves. You can also find rare types of wines produced in the USA, Argentina, Japan or Australia.
Around 50 wine labels from the Purcari group are on sale here, as well as many quality wines from 20 [..]
Purcari Wine Shop & Bar
Around 50 wine labels from the Purcari group are on sale here, as well as many quality wines from 20 wineries from the Republic of Moldova. The selection of wines was made by specialists in the field. Wine tastings, master classes and seminars are organised here. Additionally, a special separate area is created for meetings of wine professionals.
Wine producer Sălcuța opened its first shop in a larger chain of wine shops in 2016. Its concept was to [..]
Private: Di & Vino
Wine producer Sălcuța opened its first shop in a larger chain of wine shops in 2016. Its concept was to be a convenient and maximum accessible place for all fine wines lovers. The entire range of Sălcuța wines is present here: white, rosé, red, fresh and aged. Here you will also find sparkling wines, wines and grappa from other famous producers in Moldova.
The Wine Museum in Stăuceni is a small yet valuable cultural destination dedicated to Moldova’s winemaking traditions. It is located [..]
The Wine Museum in Stăuceni
The Wine Museum in Stăuceni is a small yet valuable cultural destination dedicated to Moldova’s winemaking traditions. It is located on the grounds of the prestigious National College of Viticulture and Winemaking in Stăuceni, an institution founded in 1842. Just a few kilometers from Chișinău, the museum offers visitors an authentic glimpse into the history and technology of Moldovan wine production.
The exhibition features a variety of historical items: vintage wine bottles, traditional tools, viticultural equipment, and educational materials used to train professionals in the field. Notably, visitors can admire various types of old glass containers once used for bottling Moldovan wines.
The museum is closely connected to the college’s educational and practical activities, which include a small-scale working winery where students participate in the winemaking process — from grape harvesting to bottling. As such, the museum serves as both an exhibition space and an educational laboratory.
This museum is part of Wine Tourism Route (national) No. 2, which links Stăuceni with Cricova, Orheiul Vechi, and Brănești. The route is often featured in 5–7 hour guided tours offered by ANTREC and specialized agencies. It is a perfect stop for wine lovers, tradition seekers, and those passionate about rural heritage.
In the central region of the Republic of Moldova stretches an area of impressive and charming vineyards, in the heart [..]
Cricova Winery
In the central region of the Republic of Moldova stretches an area of impressive and charming vineyards, in the heart of which lies the "Cricova Winery" - well known for its huge labyrinths and especially for its excellent wines.
The history of this amazing place began in 1952, when the renowned academician and winemaker Petru Ungureanu carried out the first experiments with the maturing of classic sparkling wine in the limestone hrublands of Cricova.
Already in 1954, the wine collection was founded at the "Cricova winery", the significance of which over the years has passed beyond the borders of the enterprise, so that it became known as the National Winery. At present the collection numbers over 1.3 mln. bottles.
In 1955, the first branded wines were bottled in the underground cellars here, and in 1980 the thirty-year-old idea was realized - the champagne factory began to operate in the Cricova galleries.
Cricova is a valuable brand, known far beyond the borders of the country. It is the first and only enterprise, decorated with the highest state distinction, the Order of the Republic and recognized by law as an object of national cultural heritage representing one of the main tourist attractions of the country.
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