Every summer, Castel Mimi hosts a series of unique events that blend wine, gastronomy, music and culture into unforgettable experiences. If you're looking for an authentic wine tourism experience in Moldova, Cucoanele Fiesta at Castel Mimi is one of the highlights of the summer season.
Located in the village of Bulboaca, just a 35-minute drive from Chișinău, Castel Mimi is one of Moldova's best-known wine tourism destinations, welcoming both local and international visitors.
What is Cucoanele Fiesta?
Inspired by the charm and elegance of the Italian Dolce Vita, Cucoanele Fie...
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Author's Wine Festival 2026: Discover Wines Crafted by Their Creators
The Republic of Moldova is internationally recognised for its rich winemaking heritage, and the beginning of September brings one of the country's most anticipated wine events. From 4 to 6 September 2026, Chișinău will host the Author's Wine Festival, a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and the authentic spirit of Moldova's boutique wineries.
Held in the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova, the festival ...
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When summer temperatures climb above 35°C, there's no better place to cool down than Moldova's famous underground wineries.
Instead of spending the day indoors, discover a unique world beneath the vineyards. Deep underground, the temperature naturally remains between 14 and 18°C all year round,
creating the perfect environment for aging exceptional wines—and offering visitors a refreshing escape from the summer heat.
Cool temperatures, outstanding wines and unforg...
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If you're planning to visit Moldova this summer, Midsummer Night 2026 at Castel Mimi is an experience you shouldn't miss. Combining ancient traditions, award-winning wines, live music and fine cuisine, this annual celebration has become one of the country's most anticipated wine events.
Taking place on 4 July 2026, the festival returns after the tremendous success of last year's edition, which welcomed more than ...
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Cricova Winery comes with an exceptional new offer for all those interested in wine culture or for those who simply want to visit the largest wine galleries in Europe.
Now when purchasing an entry ticket to the winery, you receive the second as a gift. Likewise, guests who visit the winery's restaurant will get free unlimited wine by the glass!
Do not miss this deal, which is valid only for period August 1-31, 2020....
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This summer, Chateau Vartely comes with great news for its friends and has decided to award them, as part of the newly launched awards campaign. It takes place between July 1 and August 31, 2020 and more than 1,350 prizes are at stake.
And because they have not forgot about the #winelover-s from Romania, the contest is also valid in Romania.
What should you do?
For participants from the Republic of Moldova: buy any Château Vartely product at a minimum price of 99 MDL, keep your receipt and register on www.vartely.md/concurs/.
For participants from ...
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The National Office of Vine and Wine (Wine of Moldova) recently published the catalog of Golden Wines of the Republic of Moldova 2019.
The catalog includes 177 wines, which were awarded 351 gold medals in 33 international specialized competitions. The list includes 48 producers, from 3 wine regions: Codru, Ștefan Vodă and Valul lui Traian. This is the second edition of the catalog, and compared to the edition of 2018, the catalog is already available in Romanian, Russian and English.
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The month of July comes with two more beautiful news for winelovers in our country. After a long period of quarantine, Chateau Purcari and Asconi Winery officially announced that they are resuming their touristic activity.
Each company has taken all measures to protect against COVID-19 infection, so that guests have a safe stay, but also beautiful experiences.
Thus, the service staff was trained, according to the recommendations of the National Health Commission, but also to those developed by the World Tourism Organization. All spaces and surfaces will be regularly ventilated and disinfected (including UV lamps), the healt...
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It is no longer a novelty for us to hold conferences and meetings online, that is why the appearance of the online wine tasting service is a logical continuation of the Gustos.Life’s activity. You probably remember Gustos.Life from the wine vernissages held in Chisinau, the platform that allowed us to appreciate and vote for our favorite wine.
It seems that Gustos.Life, in the context of the pandemic and social distancing, comes with an alternative solution for winelovers eager to communicate, to learn and to taste new wine releases. The virtual tastings take place on Zoom. Various experts guide you during the tasting and offer val...
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Cu toții am așteptat ca renumita vinărie de la Bulboaca, Castel Mimi, să își reia activitatea. În prima săptămână după redeschidere, vizitatorii au putut beneficia doar de plimbări pe teritoriul vinăriei, fără degustări de vin. Curtea grandioasă permite în condiții de maximă siguranță să găzduiască un număr mai mare de vizitatori. Aceasta cuprinde un scuar minunat, grădini veșnic verzi, terase de vară, spații pentru picnic și mai recent un labirint verde. ”Labirintul Castel Mimi”, amplasat în spatele Castelului, este un loc perfect pentru o activitate de recreere cu familia. Es...
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