Moldova (Republic of)
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The National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV) is a public institution, organised via a public-private policy implementation partnership in the wine industry.
The institution was designed to conform with the model of similar wine-growing institutions in the world’s major wine-producing countries. The ONVV was established based on the Government Decision no. 725 of September 16, 2013 and implementation of sectoral policies started in April 2014.
The establishment of ONVV was a decisive step taken by the public and private sector in light of the implementation of changes in wine sector legislation, the normative framework and of the promotion of the country’s wine brand: “Wine of Moldova. A legend alive”. The purpose of the ONVV is to contribute to the recognition and promotion of quality Moldovan wine abroad.
The ONVV operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, and performs as a public-private partnership, being managed, and financed jointly from the Vine and Wine Fund, set up out of contributions from the private sector and state budget allocations.
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ONVV basic attributions
.Castel Mimi is a family-owned winery with a secular history, founded in 1893 in Bulboaca village, being the first chateau of Moldova.
Today, the winery also has one of the largest fleets of barrels in Moldova: over 1000 barrels, used in the wine maturation process. The vineyards are spread over 170 hectares in the Central winemaking region near the Nistru River, near Speia village.
The winery specializes in high-quality dry wines, produced from international and indigenous grape varieties. The winery produces about half a million bottles of wine per year, which are exported to 25 countries around the world. The top 5 biggest markets are Romania, China, Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.
Did you know that Castel Mimi is nicknamed the Little Versailles of Moldova, besides being included in the Top 15 most beautiful chateaux of the winemaking world?
Additionally, for one day, on the 1st of June 2023, Castel Mimi became the center of Europe, as the European Political Community Summit was held here, thus becoming the first winery in the world to host 47 world leaders and heads of state at once.
“Château Vartely” is a modern winery, producer of high-quality wines from European and indigenous grapes.
The area of Château Vartely vineyards is 500 hectares.
Vartely wines have already earned experts’ recognition winning numerous awards at Mundus Vini, Decanter, IWSC, Vinalies Internationales.
Chateau Vartely also is a Culture and Leisure Resort. In the court yard of winery there is a restaurant, tasting rooms and three original small houses of the hotel type. Vartely, thus becoming a true “chateau”. Château Vartely Winery has certification ISO 22000:2005.
Cricova Winery is a unique winery in the world and represents the National-Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Moldova. Cricova Winery was founded in 1952 by Petru Ungureanu and Nicolae Sobolev, when the former underground galleries of the limestone mine in the town of Cricova were used for the first time in the Republic of Moldova for the production of sparkling wine according to the classic French method "Methode Traditionelle". Since 1952 has begun the unique history of the winery, which has become a huge underground city at a depth of up to 100 m underground and over 120 km of underground streets with independent infrastructure. In the underground city there is a constant temperature of +12… +14 °C all over the year, which allows the qualitative maturation of wines. In the "National Collection" of the Republic of Moldova are over 1,000,000 bottles of rare and famous wines from Republic Moldova and other different countries, including a unique bottle produced in Jerusalem in 1902.
Cricova is the first and largest winery in Moldova that produces sparkling wine according to the French classical method "Méthode Traditionalle", method of Dom Pierre Pérignon. Just here, you can meet the only Remueurs in the country. Annually, 2.000.000 bottles of classical sparkling wine are on sale.
Since 2022, in the process of transition to organic vines and organic wine Cricova Winery launched to the general public a new range of organic wines - WILD Fetească Regală and WILD Fetească Neagră. Produced according to a number of strict rules, these wines possess exceptional organoleptic qualities.
“Cricova” Winery sells over 10 000 000 bottles annually in over 37 countries worldwide. Each bottle of Cricova wine represents the mastery of winemakers, the history, and culture carried out over time. The highest appreciation of quality is represented by the over 650 medals won at world competitions over the years.
At Divus Winery, wine is not just a drink - it's an exciting journey through exceptional aromas and tastes. In our distinct collections, you will find wines with fascinating aromas and tastes that will delight your senses and take you on an unforgettable taste journey. We invite you to join us on this wine journey and enjoy every moment at Divus Winery!
Mileștii Mici is a representative winery of the Republic of Moldova, known for its impressive underground wine cellars and wines crafted with respect for tradition and terroir. Working with both indigenous and international grape varieties, each wine reflects our passion for quality, authenticity, and a true sense of place.
Mileștii Mici est un domaine emblématique de la République de Moldavie, reconnu pour ses impressionnantes galeries souterraines et pour des vins élaborés dans le respect de la tradition et du terroir. Issus de cépages autochtones et internationaux, nos vins expriment notre passion pour la qualité, l’authenticité et l’identité de leur origine.
We are a wine producer from the South of Moldova with dedication in every bottle since 1977!
Novak Winery is a family winery, behind which there are years of professional work, created on the basis of a large winery in the village of Tartaul in the south of Moldova. It is a constant search for new technologies and experiments that winemaker Andrei Novak embodies in each new vintage.
The combination of traditional winemaking and innovative technologies has become a distinctive feature of the Novak brand, which in a very short period managed to take a strong position among small winemakers in Moldova and receive several prestigious international awards. The last three years of work brought the company more than 100 international awards, this success is guaranteed by the diligent and effective work of the winemaker and his entire team.
The wines produced by Novak Winery have a rich, intense taste and a rich bouquet in the best traditions of the Old World.
INTRODUCTION:
Poiana is a private estate located in a clearing, near Ulmu village, Ialoveni, surrounded by centennial forests of elm and oak trees in the heart of Moldova, Codru geographic region.
The soil is brown with a thick clay layer, covering limestone hills, mild winters and hot summers.
GRAPES:
The wines of Poiana are made from grapes carefully selected of internationally known varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Pinot Gris, Aligote, Muscat, but also of specific local varieties such as Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Neagra, Feteasca Regala, Tămâioasă, Busuioaca de Bohotin.
VINEYARDS:
The estate has 36 hectares of own young vines and plans on expanding 10 more.
Bathed by the sun throughout the year, the grapes are filled with the best juice and character,
easily sensed in the wine taste. The oldest vines were planted in 2003, while the most recent in May 2025.
HARVEST:
The harvest begins in late summer, for the white varieties. The grapes are handpicked when the sugar and acidity indicate appropriate biological and phenolic maturity.
WINE:
Be it white, red or rosé, the Poiana wines are made using various techniques: normal and cold maceration, fermentation on fine lees, malolactic fermentation, aging in oak and on lees. This complex sequential approach allows us to extract most of the fruit, acidity and aroma of the skins, the juice of the grapes, making the wine a poem.
TASTING NOTES:
Red vintages come in beautiful color, harmonious and elegant, proper structure, young and pleasant. The nose reveals aromas of red fruits, red and black cherries. The first taste is sweet, with silky tannins, round and fleshy mouth. The white vintages come in a range of colors, harmonious, correct structure, young and pleasant.
We are confident that the cellar aging for our younger red vintages, away from heat and light, will lead them to perfection.
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