Cricova

Cricova is one of the most interesting sites to visit in Moldova because the majority of its valuables are hidden beneath the ground— wine bottles stored in cellars. There are also numerous tunnels that function as basements, with a wine emporium visible beneath. But you don't have to go to the darkest depths or the highest peak to get a magnificent sight of Cricova's best. As soon as you step foot onto Cricova's land, you'll notice grapevines naturally adorning the area. A sign spelling out Cricova is built out of wine bottles as well. Cricova's streets are named after wines, which makes it even more unique.

Cricova produces a wide range of wines including red, white, sparkling and sweet wines from local and international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Feteasca Alba, and Feteasca Neagra. The winery owns about 600 hectares of vineyards. This is the basis for stable quality. There are several production units: still, aged, sparkling 'Methode Charmat' and effervescent 'Methode Traditionnelle'. It is worth mentioning that Cricova is among the 4 largest producers of sparkling wine in post-Soviet Russia. The peak production of the 'Methode Traditionelle' sparkling wine in 1992 amounted to 12 million bottles, all hand-curated. Today, Cricova is offering high value sparkling wines and sometimes still wines. Regular prizes from Decanter, Effervescent du Monde, and more is proof of good yield and product stability.

Location: Strada Petru Ungureanu 1, Cricova 2084, Moldova