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-====Top wineries in Moldova ====
+===== Top wineries in Moldova =====
-The Republic of Moldova prides itself on having some of the richest vineyards, with viticulture being a well-developed sector in the business market. Meanwhile, Moldovan wines are internationally recognized as some of the most aromatic, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at international competitions.
+The Republic of Moldova prides itself on having some of the richest vineyards, with viticulture being a well-developed sector in the business market. Meanwhile, Moldovan wines are internationally recognized as some of the most aromatic, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at international competitions. Here are few of wineries from our selection of 30 [[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinariile-din-moldova/|wineries]].
+====The Cricova Winery ====
+[[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinaria-cricova/|The Cricova Winery]] represents a unique underground complex, renowned and appreciated worldwide for its extensive labyrinths and exceptional wines. The underground cellars of Cricova are a true treasure of the national cultural heritage and one of the main tourist attractions in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova. The underground city, with its 120 kilometers of tunnels, is visited annually by over 50,000 tourists from all corners of the world. It can be visited through a guided tour or events such as the Sparkling Party, Must Fest, or Underland Wine Fest.
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+==== The Purcari Winery ====
+As the oldest of the wineries in Moldova, [[https://purcari.wine/en/|Purcari Winery]] is the only place in Moldova where the favorite wine of royal families is served, boasting a rich history of producing the highest quality Purcari Red and Black wines. In 1827, Emperor of Russia Nicholas I issued a special decree granting Purcari the status of the first specialized winery in Bessarabia. It was named in honor of one of the founders originating from Germany – Harmizone. Since then, the owners of Purcari have become Moldovan boyars (barons) Dancila and Clot, but also other Germans, Russians and French. Located in the village of Purcari, this winery is renowned for its great wines that pair with delightful gastronomic experiences. The Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain's collection from 1987 or the vintage wines from 1948 are just a few of the treasures hidden in the cellars of Purcari Winery.
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+==== The Mileștii Mici Winery ====
+Among the wineries in Moldova, [[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinaria-milestii-mici/|Mileștii Mici]] boasts the largest underground wine gallery. These underground galleries at Mileștii Mici have even been included in the Guinness Book of Records for their grandeur. Of the more than 200 kilometers of tunnels carved into limestone, 55 kilometers are used to store over 2 million bottles of wine, also setting records for the largest wine collection in the world. The Mileștii Mici winery is visited annually by over 25,000 tourists.
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+==== The Mimi Castel Winery ====
+The [[https://castelmimi.md/| Mimi Castel]] is currently one of the main tourist attractions in the Republic of Moldova, being included in the top 15 most beautiful wineries in the world. Annually, over 30,000 visitors from more than 80 countries admire the complex's modern architecture and stroll through the secret cellars of Constantin Mimi, learn about the history of winemaking in Moldova, discover local customs, and fall in love with traditional dishes prepared according to recipes inherited from ancestors and reinvented by skilled culinary masters. Castel Mimi represents one of the showcases of winemaking heritage in the Republic of Moldova. Castel Mimi is a sixth-generation family business and was included in the top 15 most beautiful chateaux in the world by Winerist, a wine and food travel marketplace. In 2022, the winery was named “The Visiting Card of the Republic of Moldova” at the [[https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/castel-mimi-3/|Wine Travel Awards]] in London, Great Britain. On June 1, 2023, the Republic of Moldova hosted the European Political Community Summit, the largest foreign policy event in our country's history. For the first time, the summit brought together 50 presidents, prime ministers, and high-ranking European officials who sought common solutions for Europe's most urgent issues, such as security, stability, and energy resilience.
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