ABOUT MOLDOVAN WINE

Moldova

The love of wine is an integral part of Moldovan history and culture. Their mixed heritage combined with their Russian influences have created a unique attitude towards wine and whilst the Russian Tsars were enjoying Moldovan wine at their banquets for centuries, in Moldova, they were enjoying wine at the table, along with good food and company.In fact there is a saying in Moldova…..Hai Narok…which sums up their attitude to life in general. It is filled with meaning and when expressed at the beginning of a meal, with good wine it conveys wishes of good eating, good drinking, good health, happiness, enjoyment and contentment. It is a true expression of their Moldovan temperament and their love of sensuous pleasures.

It is also interesting that historically, the Moldovians have a strong connection with both Greek and Roman culture.

Recently discovered fossils prove that wine making in Moldova goes back to 2800 B.C. Greeks, who settled on the coast of the Black Sea in the third century BC had an impact on the development of viticulture and vinification.

The Romans also exerted their influence when Southern Moldova was part of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Traianus.

The Moldovan's share the same line of latitude with Burgundy (47 degrees north of the Equator) and they also share their integral understanding of the concept of ‘Terroir’. Their Continental Climate (gently influenced by the Black Sea), which provides short, relatively mild winters and long hot summers, our specific soil and our noble grape varieties, combine to produce truly outstanding wines.