Mileștii Mici Winery – The Underground Wine City of Moldova
Mileștii Mici Winery, located at a depth of up to 85 meters, is globally renowned for the largest network of underground galleries and the biggest wine collection in the world, officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. With over 200 km of underground streets and more than 2 million bottles of wine, some dating back to 1968, Mileștii Mici offers an unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts and stands as a landmark tourist attraction in Moldova.
The Mileștii Mici Oenoteca – A Record-Breaking Wine Collection
At Mileștii Mici, each bottle of wine preserves a piece of Moldova’s history. The impressive collection includes rare wines stored in oak barrels along streets named after grape varieties: Cabernet, Fetească, Sauvignon, and more. Visitors can admire these bottles covered with noble mold, a symbol of perfect wine maturation.
An Underground Adventure – A Memorable Experience
Discover a spectacular underground labyrinth that takes you through the history of Moldovan winemaking. Guided tours include stops at the rare wine collection, where visitors learn about proper wine storage. The tour concludes in unique tasting halls where you can enjoy premium wines, traditional cuisine, and live music.
Unique Features – A Journey Through Nature and Architecture
The Mileștii Mici cellars blend the natural elements of water, stone, and wood, creating an original architectural ensemble that highlights the wines tasted. Unique attractions include:
- An underground waterfall carved into stone;
- Giant "barrel doors" and wine fountains in the winery courtyard;
- A unique seismic station located in the cellars.
Plan Your Visit to Mileștii Mici
Mileștii Mici is not just a winery but also an iconic tourist destination, perfect for exploring wine traditions and Moldovan culture. Visitors will learn more about local winemaking history, wine storage secrets, and enjoy a complete tasting experience.
Guests can visit the Winery only with prior confirmed reservations. Tours are conducted in groups and include transportation inside the underground galleries via an electric train. Prices are per person and do not include transport from Chișinău to the winery. Upon request, transportation can be arranged for an additional cost, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the winery.
Hotel
The winery does not provide accommodation services.
Restaurant
Cuisine Type: National.
Restaurant Halls: 2 halls available.
Total Capacity: 100 seats.
Terrace: No.
Wine Bar: Yes.
Opening Hours: Exclusively for organized groups.
Special Events: National Wine Day (first weekend of October).
Wine experience
Available Activities: Guided tours, wine tastings, private parties.
Tour Languages: Romanian, Russian, English, French.
Amenities and other services
Additional Facilities: Children’s playground. Terrace.
| Offer | Duration | Min pax in group | Standard price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Winery tourGroup guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex. Price per person. |
50 Minutes |
1 |
18.10€standard price23.20€weekend and evening price |
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Winery tour on bikesGroup guided bicycle tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex. Price per person. |
50 Minutes |
1 |
18.10€standard price23.20€weekend and evening price |
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Hai NorocGroup guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex. Wine tasting of 3 types: Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine |
90 Minutes |
1 |
41.30€standard price46.40€weekend and evening price |
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BachusGuided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex Wine tasting of 7 wines: Wine pairing set: Salami, prosciutto crudo, carpaccio, walnut cheese, brie cheese, Algauter cheese, olives, grissini, dried fruits, nuts. Assorted traditional pies with cheese, potato, cabbage and apple. Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts Souvenir: 1 bottle of Vintage wine The indicated price is per person. |
120 Minutes |
1 |
69.60€standard price74.80€weekend and evening price |
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MoldovaGuided group tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex Wine tasting of 5 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines: Appetizers: Chicken roulade, bujenina (traditional roasted pork), traditional meat roulade, sheep cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers Hot dishes: Traditional Moldovan chicken soup (“Zeamă”), polenta with pork or chicken stew and sheep cheese, scrambled eggs (“Scrob”) Dessert: Sweet pancakes with cream cheese filling Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine |
120 Minutes |
2 |
67.10€standard price72.20€weekend and evening price |
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UniversGroup Guided Tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex. Wine tasting: 5 wines Appetizer: Caprese bruschetta with tomatoes and cheese Hot dishes: Cream of mushroom soup, eggplants stuffed with chicken breast, tomato sauce and cheese Dessert: Prunes with walnuts and honey Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine |
120 Minutes |
2 |
61.90€standard price67.10€weekend and evening price |
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CodruGuided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines: Appetizers: Fresh vegetable platter with sheep cheese, assorted meat platter / chicken roulade, bujenina, traditional meat roulade / assorted traditional pies Hot dishes: Chicken and mushroom julienne, French-style pork neck with roasted vegetables Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage series wine The indicated price is per person. |
120 Minutes |
2 |
82.50€standard price87.70€weekend and evening price |
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HaiducescGuided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines: Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) Wine pairing set: Prosciutto crudo, salami, carpaccio, grissini, walnut cheese, brie cheese, Algauter cheese, olives, dried fruits, nuts Hot dishes: Bean soup with smoked meat; pork ribs with baked potatoes and pickles Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage wine The indicated price is per person. |
180 Minutes |
2 |
82.50€standard price87.70€weekend and evening price |
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BoierescGroup guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex. Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines: Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) Appetizers: Assorted fresh vegetables with sheep cheese, assorted fish platter, assorted meat platter, assorted traditional pies, assorted cheeses, salad Hot dishes: Traditional cabbage rolls (“Sarmale”), pork knuckle with baked vegetables, or baked rabbit with roasted vegetables, or beef languette with prunes, or baked fish (dorado) with roasted vegetables — choice of one main course Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage wine Price per person. |
180 Minutes |
2 |
113.50€standard price118.60€weekend and evening price |
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Winery tour
Group guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex.
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Milestii Mici Sparkling Wine.
No wine tasting included.
Price per person.
Minimum group size: 1.
50 Minutes
1
18.10€ standard price
23.20€ weekend and evening price
Winery tour on bikes
Group guided bicycle tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex.
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Milestii Mici Sparkling Wine.
No wine tasting included.
Available only on selected dates and only at 10.00
Price per person.
Minimum group size: 1, maximum group size: 2.
50 Minutes
1
18.10€ standard price
23.20€ weekend and evening price
Hai Noroc
Group guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex.
Wine tasting of 3 types:
Dry White Wine (PGI)
Dry Red Wine (PGI)
Vintage Dessert Wine
Wine snacks: Prosciutto crudo, salami, carpaccio, grissini, walnuts, dried plums.
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine
Price per person.
Minimum group size: 1 pax
90 Minutes
1
41.30€ standard price
46.40€ weekend and evening price
Bachus
Guided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex
Wine tasting of 7 wines:
Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
Dry Red PGI
Collection-aged dry red wine
Collection dry white wine
Collection dry red wine
Collection dessert wine
Sparkling wine
Wine pairing set: Salami, prosciutto crudo, carpaccio, walnut cheese, brie cheese, Algauter cheese, olives, grissini, dried fruits, nuts. Assorted traditional pies with cheese, potato, cabbage and apple.
Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Vintage wine
The indicated price is per person.
Minimum group size: 2
120 Minutes
1
69.60€ standard price
74.80€ weekend and evening price
Moldova
Guided group tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex
Wine tasting of 5 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines:
Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
Dry Red PGI
Rosé PGI
Collection dessert wine “Trandafirul Moldovei”
Sparkling wine
Appetizers: Chicken roulade, bujenina (traditional roasted pork), traditional meat roulade, sheep cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers
Hot dishes: Traditional Moldovan chicken soup (“Zeamă”), polenta with pork or chicken stew and sheep cheese, scrambled eggs (“Scrob”)
Dessert: Sweet pancakes with cream cheese filling
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine
120 Minutes
2
67.10€ standard price
72.20€ weekend and evening price
Univers
Group Guided Tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex.
Wine tasting: 5 wines
Univers series dry white,
Univers series dry red,
Univers series dry rosé,
Vintage dessert wine,
Sparkling wine
Appetizer: Caprese bruschetta with tomatoes and cheese
Hot dishes: Cream of mushroom soup, eggplants stuffed with chicken breast, tomato sauce and cheese
Dessert: Prunes with walnuts and honey
Souvenir: 1 bottle of Univers wine
120 Minutes
2
61.90€ standard price
67.10€ weekend and evening price
Codru
Guided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex
Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines:
Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
Dry Red PGI
Collection-aged dry red wine
Collection dry white wine
Collection dry red wine
Collection dessert wine
Sparkling wine
Appetizers: Fresh vegetable platter with sheep cheese, assorted meat platter / chicken roulade, bujenina, traditional meat roulade / assorted traditional pies
Hot dishes: Chicken and mushroom julienne, French-style pork neck with roasted vegetables
Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts
Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage series wine
The indicated price is per person.
Minimum group size: 2
120 Minutes
2
82.50€ standard price
87.70€ weekend and evening price
Haiducesc
Guided tour: Underground galleries, Golden Collection, tasting complex
Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines:
Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
Dry Red PGI
Collection-aged dry red wine
Collection dry white wine
Collection dry red wine
Collection dessert wine
Sparkling wine
Wine pairing set: Prosciutto crudo, salami, carpaccio, grissini, walnut cheese, brie cheese, Algauter cheese, olives, dried fruits, nuts
Hot dishes: Bean soup with smoked meat; pork ribs with baked potatoes and pickles
Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts
Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage wine
The indicated price is per person.
Minimum group size: 2
180 Minutes
2
82.50€ standard price
87.70€ weekend and evening price
Boieresc
Group guided tour: Underground Galleries, Golden Collection, Tasting Complex.
Wine tasting of 7 exceptional Mileștii Mici wines:
Dry White PGI (Protected Geographical Indication)
Dry Red PGI
Collection-aged dry red wine
Collection dry white wine
Collection dry red wine
Collection dessert wine
Sparkling wine
Appetizers: Assorted fresh vegetables with sheep cheese, assorted fish platter, assorted meat platter, assorted traditional pies, assorted cheeses, salad
Hot dishes: Traditional cabbage rolls (“Sarmale”), pork knuckle with baked vegetables, or baked rabbit with roasted vegetables, or beef languette with prunes, or baked fish (dorado) with roasted vegetables — choice of one main course
Dessert: Traditional “Babă Neagră” cake with vanilla cream and prunes with walnuts
Gift: 1 bottle of Vintage wine
Price per person.
Minimum group size: 2.