Wines that have made history, family wineries that develop from the passion for wine and modern vineyards are the next tourist destinations that we will discover this summer. While waiting to get to know them in reality, Agrobiznes proposes you to plan your travel route together.
This time, we stop at the wineries in the area with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) „Stefan Voda” – a relief area consisting of plains, hills along the Dniester River, which is distinguished by a climate identical to that of some known world wine regions.
Influenced by the breeze of the Black Sea and the Dniester River, the sunny climate with limited rainfall forms an amalgam suitable for the cultivation of vines, especially black grain varieties. From here, selected wines appear, with a unique terroir and highly appreciated by consumers. The initiative is part of the „ReVin cu drag” campaign (Eng: I come back with pleasure), initiated by the National Office of Vine and Wine (ONVV) and which aims to inform about the destinations and wine tourism potential in the country.
A family adventure materialized in the winery
The story of the winery „Et Cetera” began in 2002 when a family adventure became an extremely popular winery. Located in the south of the country, due to the proximity of the Black Sea, the Liman and the Dniester River, in combination with well-drained soil, a perfect terroir was formed for growing grapes. The excursions to the winery are a foray into the world of wine, with guided tastings of collectable wines.
At „Et Cetera”, each stage of wine production is carefully supervised by family members: from the cultivation of grapes by purely organic methods, fermentation and maturation in oak barrels, to offering the finished product to the guests of the winery.
Once here, visitors can learn about the production process, walk through the vineyards that cover an area of 24 hectares, enjoy traditional dishes at the winery's restaurant and rest at the small hotel in the area. Equipped with modern winemaking techniques and using production methods tried over the years, „Et Cetera” obtains wines recognized for their unique flavours and tastes.
To remember:
Annually, the „Et Cetera” winery harvests 150 tons of grapes, from a total area of 24 hectares with vineyards.
Of the total area of vineyards, the largest plantations are with red grape varieties: Merlot, Feteasca Neagră and Cabernet Sauvignon, and of the planted white varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier predominate.
15 years of passion for select wines
At „Et Cetera”, each stage of wine production is carefully supervised by family members: from the cultivation of grapes by purely organic methods, fermentation and maturation in oak barrels, to offering the finished product to the guests of the winery.
Once here, visitors can learn about the production process, walk through the vineyards that cover an area of 24 hectares, enjoy traditional dishes at the winery's restaurant and rest at the small hotel in the area. Equipped with modern winemaking techniques and using production methods tried over the years, „Et Cetera” obtains wines recognized for their unique flavours and tastes.
To remember:
Annually, the „Et Cetera” winery harvests 150 tons of grapes, from a total area of 24 hectares with vineyards.
Of the total area of vineyards, the largest plantations are with red grape varieties: Merlot, Feteasca Neagră and Cabernet Sauvignon, and of the planted white varieties Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier predominate.
15 years of passion for select wines
„Gogu Winery” is a story of love and passion for wine, which lasts more than 15 years. Located in the city of Causeni, the winery was born out of a great desire to create quality products, with expressive accents from the local terroir.
Inside the Gogu family home, in addition to the production section, the winery also houses a tasting room. Here, visitors can enjoy Gogu wines, associated with traditional dishes, after finishing their journey through the winery where the wine barrels are kept.
The winery's cellars were built in 1827 and have managed to protect precious historical bottles, including „Negru de Purcari” from 1948. „Purcari” is one of the most famous wine brands in Eastern Europe and is the official supplier of wines for the Royal House. of Romania and that of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Visitors can take part in wine tours and tastings, go boating and fishing, enjoy wine on the terraces and in the specially arranged seating areas. In 2019, the „Purcari” winery was awarded 110 medals at international and national competitions.
To remember:
„Purcari” winery exports wines to over 25 countries around the world, including
Great Britain, Norway, Czech Republic, China, Poland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Romania, Turkey, Japan, Luxembourg, Canada, USA, etc.
Over the years, the winery has won over 250 medals at prestigious international competitions such as „Decanter World Wine Awards”, „International Wine & Spirits Competition”, „International Wine Challenge”, „Effervescent du Monde” etc. „Purcari” is also recognized as the most medaled winery in Central and Eastern Europe.
A modern location that produces high-quality wines
In the southeast of the country, one of the most important producers of high-quality wines in the Republic of Moldova – „Sălcuța” winery, has made its place on the map. The company was created by Eugen Pîslaru in 1995 and is now a modern and attractive location for tourists. Inheriting the passion and ambition for the development of the wine sector, the son together with his family, implemented a process of modernization of the winery.
At "Sălcuța”, tradition and technology have been perfectly combined for 3 generations, and each bottle of wine preserves the terroir of the area. For over two decades of activity, "Sălcuța" has achieved remarkable successes in improving product quality and promoting new consumer markets. Visitors can take a trip to the winery's vineyards, taste the finest wines, making a foray into the history of this family winery.
The pride of the winery are the wines with Geographical Indication Ștefan Vodă from both local and international varieties, among which is the famous rose, which was the first wine in the country awarded gold at the World Competition Du Rose, France.
To remember:
In 2019, the „Sălcuța” winery won 17 medals at international and national competitions.
The company's wines are sold in the markets of Germany, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Baltic States, Japan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Africa
The source: #ReVincudrag: Descoperă 4 vinării deosebite din zona cu Indicație Geografică Protejată „Ștefan Vodă” [online] [citat 22.06.2020]. Disponible: agrobiznes.md
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