VISITE TECNICHE
Location: Hall 1, Building A , Golden Street , Southafrica
Tudor CAZAC
Expert on behalf of the Republic of Moldova in the OIV Commission “Viticulture” National Institute for Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine PhD in Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor
TECHNICAL VISITS SCHEDULE
Thursday, June 19, 2025
СRICOVA Winery is the largest underground complex, known throughout the world for its immense labyrinths and excellent wines. The history of this amazing place dates back to 1952.
The pearl of Moldovan winemaking, “Cricova”, is located right in the heart of the Republic of Moldova. At a depth of 60 meters, under the supervision of winemakers, the most excellent “Cricova” brand wines are stored and matured.
Schedule:
09:30am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 20 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — Cricova: Vineyard with BIO status and local varieties; digitalization in viticulture
11:40am — Bus itinerary
12:00pm — Wine and sparkling wine tasting CRICOVA Winery + Lunch
02:00pm — Winery tour: Underground City CRICOVA
04:30pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Vinuri de Comrat Winery is the first winery in Gagauzia, Comrat, southern Moldova.
Vinuri de Comrat are wines with a distinctly southern temperament and taste! The company owns over 300 hectares of vineyards along with 5 farms located in the “Valul lui Traian” wine-growing region.
Schedule:
08:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 100 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
09:30am — Vineyards in Bugeac village(Chateau Vartely) – weather station, digitization
10:50am — Comrat: Winery tour VINURI DE COMRAT
12:00pm — Wine tasting at the VINURI DE COMRAT WINERY winery + Lunch
02:00pm — Bus itinerary
03:00pm — Tourist attraction – Manuc Bey (Hîncești)
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Asconi Winery is a family business, founded in 1994, which aims to produce high quality wine. Based on the ancient traditions of the locals, we use state-of-the-art technologies.
ATU Winery is part of the category of small producer wineries that owns 17 ha planted with local and international varieties.
Schedule:
09:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 35 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
09:45am — Vineyards in Chetrosu village (Purcari Winery): weather station, digitization
11:15am — ASCONI Winery – winery tour
12:30pm — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines ASCONI Winery + Lunch
02:30pm — Bus itinerary
03:00pm — ATU Winery – the first urban winery in Moldova
04:30pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
PODGORIA VIN is a wine company from Southern Moldova, which has ventured into the discovery and promotion of this art. Podgoria Vin is a company that has been blessed to establish its vine plantations and wineries in an area with a special microclimate.
The winery owns over 400 ha of vineyards, in the southern region of Moldova, the “Traian’s Valley” area.
Schedule:
08:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 135 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:30am — PODGORIA VIN vineyard (weather station, digitization)
11:45am — PODGORIA VIN Winery tour
12:30pm — Wine tasting PODGORIA VIN + Lunch
02:00pm — Bus itinerary
02:15pm — Tourist attraction – Church of All Romanian Saints in the village of Cania
02:45pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Salcuta Winery is the only winery in Moldova with a heritage passed down through three generations and endowed with a unique terroir from the Ştefan Vodă wine-growing region with Protected Geographical Indication. By visiting Sălcuța, you get closer to our family and what they do best. Sălcuța is the place where a rich heritage, combined with internationally recognized wines, creates an unforgettable experience.
Schedule:
08:30am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 70 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — Sălcuța village vineyard (weather station, digitization, IGP)
11:15am — Sălcuța: Sălcuța Winery Tour
12:00pm — Tasting of Sălcuța Winery wines + Lunch
02:00pm — Bus itinerary
02:15pm — Tourist attractions:
– A. Mateevici Museum from the village of Zaim
– Martha and Mary Monastery
03:30pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
PURCARI Winery has a centuries-old history that began in 1827 and was reborn in 2003. The Purcari Winery Group is now one of the largest and most ambitious wine champions in the Central and Eastern European region. With over 1,450 hectares of top-quality vineyards, seven production platforms, located in Romania, Moldova and Bulgaria, the Group holds the position of the largest exporter of bottled wines from the Republic of Moldova, with the most premium wines from Moldova and Romania.
Schedule:
08:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 120 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:15am — PURCARI Winery vineyard (weather station, digitalization, ECO Boosting, irrigation system)
10:45am — PURCARI Winery Tour
12:00pm — Wine and sparkling wine tasting PURCARI Winery + Lunch
02:00pm — Bus itinerary
02:40pm — Tourist attraction – Church Adormirea Maicii Domnului (16th – 17th centuries)
03:40pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
ET CETERA Winery is a symbol of excellence in winemaking and passion for quality. Since 2003, the Luchianov Family has invested passion and desire for emancipation in the story of Moldovan wine, channeling all their effort into cultivating grapes of undoubted quality.
Gogu Winery is a small family business, developed on 10 hectares of vineyards, located in the region with Protected Geographical Indication “Stefan Voda”.
Schedule:
08:20am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 75 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
09:40am — GOGU WINERY – small BIO wine producer (Căușeni town)
11:40am — Bus itinerary
12:20pm — ET CETERA vineyard plantation, (weather station, digitization) Crocmaz village
12:50pm — Crocmaz: ET CETERA Winery tour
01:20pm — ET CETERA Wine Tasting + Lunch
02:50pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
CASTEL MIMI is a Terroir of Culture, Creativity and Excellence.
History, cultural values, drive for creativity and excellence in wines and tourism placed Castel Mimi in the top 15 most beautiful wineries in the world.
Currently, “Castel Mimi” is a multifunctional complex that includes a winery, a 22-room hotel, 7 “cabin” houses, a museum, an art gallery for young artists, a conference room and banquet halls for various events. Two tasting rooms and 6 basement rooms create an ideal atmosphere for tasting “Castel Mimi” wines and unique dishes from the complex’s restaurant.
Schedule:
09:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 60 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — The vineyard of the CASTEL MIMI Winery
11:00am — Bulboaca: CASTEL MIMI Winery tour
12:30pm — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines CASTEL MIMI + Lunch
02:30pm — Bus itinerary
03:00pm — Tourist destination – Șerpeni Memorial Complex
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Poiana Winery capitalizes on the natural resources of the Codri area, unique and of particular importance, and the vineyards, year after year, give us quality grapes, ready to later become emblematic wines.
The winery has become the place where people come to admire, enjoy and leave behind the memory of a special, different and unique location.
Schedule:
09:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 50 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — Poiana Winery and Vineyard Tour
11:00am — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines Poiana Winery + Lunch
01:00pm — Bus itinerary
01:35pm — Tourist attractions: Hîncu Monastery and Condrița Monastery
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
The Republic of Moldova has earned the title of “the country with open doors to the wine paradise” because wine production is the main occupation of Moldovans. Anyone who enters here is welcome.
Far beyond the borders of the republic, the production of the MILEŞTII MICI Winery is well known, appreciated and loved, the oldest place where the “sacred drink” is kept. The place that preserves the miracle of Milestii Mici.
Schedule:
09:15am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 20 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — Tourist attraction: Petru Costin Collections Gallery, Ialoveni city
10:45am — Bus itinerary
11:00am — CVC Mileștii Mici vineyard plantation in Codru town
11:45am — Bus itinerary
12:15pm — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines Milestii Mici Winery + Lunch
02:30pm — Mileștii Mici Winery Tour: Underground Galleries and the Milestii Mici Gold Collection
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Crama Mircesti Winery is a winery that you rarely find in Moldova. With a breathtaking picturesque view, many call this region “Moldova’s Little Tuscany”. Now the vineyard covers 15 hectares, and since 2020 Crama Mircești opens the doors of its own guesthouse with traditional cuisine. Located in the heart of the Republic of Moldova, in the village of the same name – Mircești, the winery is 25 kilometers from the city of Ungheni and 80 kilometers from Chișinău.
Schedule:
08:00am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 85 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
09:40am — The vineyard in Mircești village (weather station, digitization, BIO)
10:40am — Crama Mircești Winery – winery tour
11:10pm — Tasting of Mircești Winery wines and sparkling wines + Lunch
01:10pm — Bus itinerary
02:25pm — Tourist attraction: Plaiul Fagului Natural Reserve
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
Con una tradizione iniziata nel 1995, Chateau Cojușna è diventata un’azienda rinomata nel settore vinicolo.
L’obiettivo della cantina era e rimane quello di creare vini degni di riconoscimento internazionale.
Sia ieri che oggi sono rimasti coerenti nel promuovere l’arte di onorare le tradizioni moldave e i vini con il marchio distintivo della qualità.
Programma:
09:15am — Partenza: Chisinau, Piazza della Grande Assemblea Nazionale 1, (distanza 25 km)
(Si prega di arrivare al punto di partenza 20 minuti prima della partenza.)
10:00am — Il vigneto nel villaggio di Roșcani – status IGP Codru
11:00am — Migdal-P Chateau Cojușna– visita guidata alla cantina, alla galleria e alla distilleria
12:15pm — Degustazione di vini Migdal-P Chateau Cojusna + Pranzo
02:00pm — Viaggio verso l’attrazione turistica
02:30pm — Attrazione turistica – Monastero di Căpriana
04:00pm — Partenza per la città Chisinau
05:00pm — Arrivo: Chisinau, Piazza della Grande Assemblea Nazionale, 1
RADACINI WINES is more than a wine producer – it is an expression of the art of winemaking, where tradition and innovation harmoniously intertwine to create wines that tell special stories.
Radacini Wines is one of the largest and most appreciated companies in the Republic of Moldova, dedicated to producing high-quality wines.
CASA VINICOLA LUCA : For four generations, the Luca family has been synonymous with Moldovan winemaking, but our story is one of resilience and a deep-rooted passion that transcends hardship.
Schedule:
09:30am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 20 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — Stăuceni: BIO vineyard plantations – Roman Winery
11:30am — Cricova: Radacini Wines – winery tour
12:30pm — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines Radacini Wines + Lunch
02:00pm — Bus itinerary
02:15pm — Casa Vinicola – winery tour and wine tasting.
04:15pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
According to the standards of winemakers from the Old World and the New World, Chateau Vartely It is a fairly young company, but one that has quickly become a beloved symbol of the country.
The origin of the name Vartely is found in the name Orhei, a word that in Hungarian means “place of the fortress” (vár + hely or fortress + place).
Schedule:
08:30am — Departure: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square 1, (distance 75 km)
(Please arrive at the departure point 20 minutes before departure.)
10:00am — The vineyard plantation in the village of Jora de Jos
11:30am — Orhei: Chateau Vartely Winery Tour
12:30pm — Tasting of wines and sparkling wines Chateau Vartely Winery + Lunch
01:45pm — Bus itinerary
02:15pm — Tourist attraction – Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve
04:00pm — Bus itinerary
05:00pm — Arrival: Chisinau, Great National Assembly Square, 1
