Speaking presentation 

Wine tourism in Moldova

Cristina Harabajiu

Zarządzanie niestacjonarne
2021\2022​
Rok 1, stopień 2
The Republic of Moldova is the country of wine.
The product itself has become the country's fame and symbol, as
Moldova is currently ranking 19th in the world in terms of wine
production and export, and every year we export 67 million bottles
of wine to over 60 countries around the world.
Moldovan wine is created by many generations of winemakers,
preserved in the largest underground galleries in the world,
appreciated by consumers in the east and west who annually travel
to Moldova to see with their own eyes the miracle of wine
production.
   National Wine Day 
 ” see Wine Day and fall in love
with Moldova forever!” This is
the slogan of this holiday that
takes place on the first weekend
of October, after the grape
harvest. The holiday takes place
in the Grand National Assembly
Square in Chisinau, but also in
all wineries in the country, each
trying to prepare an attractive
program with many promotions.
Wine Road in the Republic of Moldova

The Republic of Moldova, as a wine country, offers to the

visitors a particularly interesting route consisting of:
wineries, underground cities, castles and old mansions. The
wineries and other specific places , together with the
surrounding vineyards, are part of the tourist route called
„The Wine Road of the Republic of Moldova„. Here tourists
from all  around    the  world have the opportunity:
 to become familiar with the wine production technology;
 to observe the process of bottling the wine;
 to taste the final product and some of the national dishes;
 to get acquainted with Moldovan customs and traditions.
 Cricova Winery
The winery from Cricova houses a
remarkable collection of wines. It includes a
series of unique historical exhibits. The
oldest wine is the "Easter Jerusalem" red
wine, produced in a single batch in 1902.
This bottle is the last on Earth. At the
moment it is estimated at about 150,000
euros 
Politicians, celebrities, and collectors around
the world have special collections here,
including John Kerry, Donald Tusk ,Vladimir
Putin, and Angela Merkel. Today, the
Collection has about 1.3 million. of bottles
and it is difficult to appreciate its real price.
 Cricova Winery

A tour of this winery involves

visiting:
 Underground streets;
 wine maturation section;
 Classic Sparkling Wine
Production Section;
 National Collection and
Tasting Complex;
 Cinema and restaurant.
       Top 3 wines from Cricova

Wine “Amplius”  Wine “Cuvée Prestige” Wine “Rose de Cricova”

Milestii  Mici  Winery

Milestii  Mici is the largest

underground winery in the
world. It has over 200 km of
limestone tunnels, of which
55 km are used for wine
storage. Visitors have the
unique opportunity to walk
along the galleries full of
barrels with the electric train,
with their personal car, but
also to take a bike ride.
"Golden Collection" 
  The "Golden
Collection„ of Milestii Mici is
indisputably, the business
card of the Winery, being
recognized in 2005 by
Guinness World Records as
the largest wine collection
in the world. It is an
absolutely impressive
place, which counts about 2
million bottles of wine and is
at a depth of 80 meters
underground.
    Castel Mimi
"Castel Mimi" is one of the best wine
producers and one of the most
beautiful tourist destinations in
Moldova. Included in the top 15
most beautiful wineries in the world.
Every year, 30,000 visitors from over
80 countries of the world are
attracted by the history and modern
architecture of this place.
The winery tour allows you to
discover the fascinating story behind
Castel Mimi and taste some of the
best wines with a selection of
traditional Moldovan dishes.
Animaliens collection
The Animaliens collection features young
unoaked wines with fresh and persistent
characters. Lustrous wines that express the
vivacious and abundant nature of the Moldovan
land. Each label displays a picture of an animal
from local Moldovan folklore and legends. The
colourful  symbols represent wine bouquets,
patterns from traditional Moldovan carpets, and
pay tribute to locations, beliefs and historical
events.
 Bibliography
Literature:
•  Vadim Serbet "99 de atractii turistice din R. Moldova", publishing house "Prut"
Internet sources:
• History of Castel Mimi winery,25.11.2021(on-line. Available on the Internet:
https://www.castelmimi.md/ro/animaliens-collection/
• Informative sources about Milestii Mici,25.11.2021(on-line)Available on the Internet:
https://www.milestii-mici.md/ro/tururi-vinicole.html
• Informative sources about Cricova vinery,25.11.2021(on-line) Available on the Internet
https://cricova.md/about-us/