Get ready for a legendary day dedicated to the most famous names in Moldova’s wine industry. This tour is a marathon of taste and stories, a journey to the three “crown jewels” that have put our country on the global wine map.

First Stop: The Underground City of Cricova

Our adventure begins at Cricova, which is more than a winery—it’s a veritable underground city. We’ll ride electric trains through streets named after wines, like Cabernet or Fetească, at depths of up to 80 meters. Here, we’ll see the famous national wine collection, home to rare bottles, and hear legends, including the one about cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, who allegedly entered the cellars and emerged two days later.

Second Stop: A World Record at Mileștii Mici

We continue our journey to Mileștii Mici, the winery holding the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection in the world. It’s an unforgettable feeling to be surrounded by nearly 2 million bottles, arranged along dozens of kilometers of underground galleries. We’ll explore the “Golden Collection” and truly feel the history preserved in these dusty bottles.

Third Stop: The Royal Elegance of Purcari

We end the day in style at Purcari, a winery with the air of a French château, renowned for its noble wines served at the royal courts of Europe. The atmosphere here is different: picturesque landscapes, an elegant manor, and a refined tasting of legendary wines like Negru de Purcari. It’s the perfect finale for a day dedicated to winemaking excellence.

What to Know:

This is an intense and full day, but every moment is worth it. You’ll go home not just with the taste of exceptional wines, but with incredible stories about the history and passion behind every bottle.