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Moldavian wine
Since the times of ancient Dacia, the rolling hills of the Bessarabian territory have been used for the cultivation of their own vines such as: feteasca,rare neagra, pasareasca, plavay, etc...
The quality and purity of Moldovan wines place their production among the top places in Europe and certainly in the top position as regards the east of the continent, many of them have been awarded the gold medal at various international exhibitions.
The period of maximum splendor was during the incorporation into the USSR, a period in which Moldova became the main producer and exporter both internally and towards the rest of the communist world.
Four important regions dedicated to wine production stand out in the country: Balti in the north, Codru (central region), Cahul in the south and Nistreana in the south-east on the border with Ukraine.
The north is undoubtedly the least valuable area for production as its territory is predominantly flat. In this area only a few whites are worthy of mention and the pomace is generally used for the preparation of Rachiu, the Moldavian grappa.
The Codru region, located on the same parallel as Burgundy, is certainly the queen of Moldovan winemaking.
Here are in fact the extensive hilly depressions typical of the Bessarabian territory.
Excellent red wines such as those from the Milestii Mici, Cricova and Cojusna wineries dominate the Moldovan wine scene. These cellars are open to the public and can be visited.
Very renowned among these are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir.
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Le dolci colline moldave
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Le eccellenti uve
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L'eccellenza della qualità si sposa con le tradizioni
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As far as whites are concerned, Aligotè, Pinot Gris and Blanc, Feteasca, Riesling, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Traminer have a notable position.
The excellent brut and sparkling wines make Cricova the main producer at a national level.
The areas of Cahul and Taraclia are appreciated for the excellent Merlot produced thanks to the favorable climatic conditions influenced by the proximity to the Black Sea and the particular composition of the soil.
In the south-east along the border with Ukraine and along the course of the Nistru river is the Nistrean area characterized by the production of Negru, Rosu and Purpuru in the cellars of Purcari and Tudora (which can also be visited), located near the town by Stefan Voda.
Above all, Negru de Purcari boasts a prestigious international reputation as it is, among other things, a wine regularly ordered by the British royal court since the end of the 19th century.
Its precise composition is still kept secret although the use of grapes from the French Cabernet Sauvignon vine, the Georgian Saperavi and the native Rara Neagra is certain.
Among the dessert wines, Cahor (Kagor in Russian) deserves mention, obtained with grapes from the famous French Cahors vine.
On the Square of the Great National Gatherings of Chisinau, the National Wine Festival has been held every year since 2002, on the second weekend of October; the main producers take part and, through their stands, offer an interesting showcase to the many national and foreign visitors. During this celebration the city center is closed to traffic and it is possible to attend numerous performances of typical Moldovan folklore.
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