Castel Mimi – Architecture, History, and Premium Wines
Castel Mimi is a landmark of Moldova, where tradition, exceptional wines, and history blend harmoniously. Located just 30 km from Chișinău International Airport, Castel Mimi is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Moldova and a true architectural gem of the wine world. The castle's story began in 1893, when Constantin Mimi, the last governor of Bessarabia, planted the first vines on these lands.
After a tumultuous period during the Soviet regime, when the castle was nationalized and hidden from the world, restoration work began in 2010 to bring this architectural masterpiece back to life. Today, Castel Mimi not only reveals its impressive history but also offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences.
Distinguished Wines and Memorable Tastings
Visitors to Castel Mimi can discover the secrets of winemaking through guided tours and tastings of exceptional wines, including local and international varieties. The historic cellars of the castle, perfectly preserved, provide a unique setting for exploring refined wines that reflect the region's unique terroir and generations of tradition. Castel Mimi also houses an impressive collection of personalized wine bottles presented as gifts to world leaders and European officials during major events, including the European Political Community Summit hosted at Castel Mimi in 2023.
Fine Dining Restaurant
Castel Mimi features a fine dining restaurant that impresses with its refined cuisine. The menu blends traditional Moldovan flavors with European influences, accompanied by an impressive selection of wines. Chefs create dishes that reflect the region's authenticity, focusing on high-quality local ingredients.
Sustainable and Comfortable Accommodation
Castel Mimi has recently launched a sustainable boutique hotel where modern comfort meets respect for nature. The elegant rooms showcase a design that highlights both traditional and contemporary elements. The hotel offers premium facilities, perfect for a relaxing getaway or a romantic retreat.
Unique Facilities
Outdoor pool and Wine Spa – a perfect place for relaxation where guests can enjoy exceptional wines directly from the source.
Outdoor labyrinth and children's play areas – ideal for families.
Terraces with fountains – offering spectacular views and a perfect spot to admire sunsets.
Event and tasting halls – ideal for organizing weddings, anniversaries, or corporate events.
Plan Your Visit to Castel Mimi
Castel Mimi attracts thousands of visitors from around the world every year. Whether you are passionate about history, wine, or architecture, the castle offers a complete experience. On Moldova's Wine Route, this iconic location is a must-see. Guests are invited to explore the vineyards, participate in guided tours, and discover the magic of Moldovan wines.
Guests can visit the winery by confirmed reservation only. Prices are listed per person and do not include transport from Chișinău to the winery. On request, this service can be arranged for an additional fee, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the destination.
Hotel
Total number of rooms: 20
Total number of bungalows: 7
Maximum accommodation capacity: 68 persons
Open hours: 24/7
Restaurant
Cuisine type: Fusion (Moldovan and international).
Restaurants: 4 dining halls.
Total capacity: 700 seats.
Terrace: Yes.
Restaurant hours: Monday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Special events: VINOPera, Sânziene, Rose Wine Fest, Valentine's Day, March 8, Christmas, New Year's Eve, National Wine Day, and more.
Wine experience
Tours: Guided winery tours, wine tastings, winemaking masterclasses, cooking courses, team-building programs, and private events.
Available tour languages: Romanian, Russian, English
Amenities and other services
Wine Spa
Children's playground
Swimming pool
Bicycle rentals
Green maze
| Offer | Duration | Min pax in group | Standard price | |
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ClassicIncludes a guided tour and tasting of 4 local wine varieties.
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60 Minutes |
1 |
20.70€standard price23.30€weekend and evening price |
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Family TourIncludes a guided tour, one traditional dessert, and one hot drink. |
60 Minutes |
1 |
20.70€standard price23.30€weekend and evening price |
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IconicIncludes a guided tour and a tasting of 5 wines paired with appetizers: |
120 Minutes |
1 |
38.70€standard price43.90€weekend and evening price |
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Autentic - LunchIncludes a guided tour, a tasting of 4 wines, and a lunch menu: |
180 Minutes |
2 |
51.60€standard price56.80€weekend and evening price |
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Autentic - DinnerIncludes a guided tour, a tasting of 4 wines, and a dinner menu: |
180 Minutes |
2 |
56.80€standard price61.90€weekend and evening price |
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FusionIncludes a guided tour, a tasting of the company's 5 best wines, and a meal: |
180 Minutes |
2 |
64.50€standard price69.70€weekend and evening price |
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GovernorIncludes a guided tour, a tasting of the company's 6 best wines, and a meal: |
180 Minutes |
4 |
154.80€standard price180.60€weekend and evening price |
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Master class on wine blendingMaster class on wine blending. Includes blending of 3 types of wine and paining of own label. Minimum group 10 pax. |
180 Minutes |
10 |
37.20€standard price37.20€weekend and evening price |
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Chalet Deluxe (Castle view)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 6000 MDL |
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1 |
237.30€standard price257.90€weekend and evening price |
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King Room (Castle View)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3800 MDL |
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1 |
185.70€standard price206.30€weekend and evening price |
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King Room (Garden View)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3800 MDL |
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1 |
165.10€standard price196.00€weekend and evening price |
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Queen Room (Castle View)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3600 MDL |
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1 |
154.80€standard price185.70€weekend and evening price |
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Noble Room (Castle View)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3000 MDL |
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1 |
144.50€standard price154.80€weekend and evening price |
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Noble Room (Garden View)Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system. Rates: JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 2900 MDL |
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1 |
123.80€standard price149.60€weekend and evening price |
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Classic
Includes a guided tour and tasting of 4 local wine varieties.
Breadsticks and still water are served during the tasting.
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
60 Minutes
1
20.70€ standard price
23.30€ weekend and evening price
Family Tour
Includes a guided tour, one traditional dessert, and one hot drink.
Kids' Pack (tour + burger + fries + compote):
For children aged 0–12 – 180 MDL.
For children aged 13–17 – 280 MDL.
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
60 Minutes
1
20.70€ standard price
23.30€ weekend and evening price
Iconic
Includes a guided tour and a tasting of 5 wines paired with appetizers:
• Gravlax salmon with black bread
• Artisan Tomme cheese with pear
• Pâté with rye cracker and almonds
• Mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and olives
• Roast beef with wine sauce
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
120 Minutes
1
38.70€ standard price
43.90€ weekend and evening price
Autentic - Lunch
Includes a guided tour, a tasting of 4 wines, and a lunch menu:
• Chicken soup "Zeama" with homemade noodles
• Traditional Moldovan stuffed cabbage rolls
• Roast pork with polenta, scrambled eggs, sheep's cheese, and sour cream
• "Baba Neagra" cake with vanilla cream, plum ice cream, and hibiscus
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
180 Minutes
2
51.60€ standard price
56.80€ weekend and evening price
Autentic - Dinner
Includes a guided tour, a tasting of 4 wines, and a dinner menu:
• Traditional appetizer
• Moldovan pies
• Traditional Moldovan stuffed cabbage rolls
• Roast pork with polenta, scrambled eggs, sheep's cheese, and sour cream
• "Baba Neagra" cake with vanilla cream, plum ice cream, and hibiscus
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
180 Minutes
2
56.80€ standard price
61.90€ weekend and evening price
Fusion
Includes a guided tour, a tasting of the company's 5 best wines, and a meal:
• Smoked tuna and Gravlax salmon served with black bread and dried fruits
• Moldovan snails grown on vineyards in aromatic herb butter
• Salmon in a grape crust
• Duck leg served with sweet potato puree
• Homemade wine ice cream
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
180 Minutes
2
64.50€ standard price
69.70€ weekend and evening price
Governor
Includes a guided tour, a tasting of the company's 6 best wines, and a meal:
• Ceviche with three types of fish served with black caviar
• Trout fillet served with clams and cauliflower cream
• Baked artisan Camembert cheese
• Teriyaki roast beef
• New Zealand lamb chop served with pea puree and bell pepper saffron sauce
• Black and white chocolate mousse
The indicated price is per person
Minimum group: 1 person.
180 Minutes
4
154.80€ standard price
180.60€ weekend and evening price
Master class on wine blending
Master class on wine blending. Includes blending of 3 types of wine and paining of own label. Minimum group 10 pax.
180 Minutes
10
37.20€ standard price
37.20€ weekend and evening price
Chalet Deluxe (Castle view)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 7
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 6000 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 7000 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 4600 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 5000 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
1
237.30€ standard price
257.90€ weekend and evening price
King Room (Castle View)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 3
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3800 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 4600 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 3600 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 4000 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
1
185.70€ standard price
206.30€ weekend and evening price
King Room (Garden View)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 1
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3800 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 4600 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 3200 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 3800 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
1
165.10€ standard price
196.00€ weekend and evening price
Queen Room (Castle View)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 4
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3600 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 4000 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 3000 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 3600 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
1
154.80€ standard price
185.70€ weekend and evening price
Noble Room (Castle View)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 4
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 3000 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 3600 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 2800 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 3000 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
1
144.50€ standard price
154.80€ weekend and evening price
Noble Room (Garden View)
Each room features a double bed, a desk, a bathroom, a minibar, wardrobes, and a safe. Amenities include a coffee machine and kettle, digital TV, free Wi-Fi, and an air conditioning system.
The rate includes breakfast, a minibar with soft drinks, and unlimited access to the pool (summer).
Total number of rooms: 1
Rates:
JUN-SEP, Monday-Thursday: 2900 MDL
JUN-SEP, Friday-Sunday: 3400 MDL
OCT-MAY, Monday-Thursday: 2400 MDL
OCT-MAY, Friday-Sunday: 2900 MDL
Terms of payment: 100% of the total amount must be paid upon booking confirmation and is non-refundable if canceled less than 5 business days prior to the check-in date.
