Moldova

Moldova - Country Overview (Wine Context)

Wine climate: Continental climate with warm summers and moderate winters, influenced by the Black Sea.
Main wine regions: Codru, Stefan Voda, Valul lui Traian, Balti (northern zone).
Vineyard area: Approximately 110,000 to 120,000 hectares.
Main grape varieties: Feteasca Neagra, Feteasca Alba, Rara Neagra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay.
Wine styles: Red wines, dry and aromatic white wines, sparkling wines, and sweet dessert wines.
Mead (honey wine): Mead has traditional roots in Moldovan rural culture and continues to be produced by small craft producers.
Industry notes: Moldova has one of the highest vineyard densities in the world and is known for large underground wine cellars such as Cricova and Milestii Mici.