Cricova

The small town of Cricova is located in the close vicinity of Chisinau. The most famous Moldavian vineyard is located here. It is located in former tunnels that were created as a result of intensive limestone mining. In these basements, all year round, there is an ideal temperature and humidity, which favor the aging and storage of wine.

Cricova, Moldova - © Brate

In total, there are over 120 km of tunnels . As a result, it is the second largest vineyard in the world. Cricova is a true underground city where the streets are named after different wine strains. One of the attractions is the national collection "oenotheque", which has over 1 million bottles of wine and other spirits. Due to the ideal conditions underground, many celebrities from all over the world also store their wines here. Of course, a tasting is also part of each trip, for which special rooms are prepared. Sparkling wine is also produced in Cricova. The entire complex can be visited only under the supervision of a guide , during organized tours.

For whom?

If you not only like to drink wine , but are interested in the process of its creation and storage, a visit to Cricova will be a real treat for you. Even if you are not a connoisseur of this drink, the tour of the underground will definitely impress you. Cricova is also a perfect idea for an interesting trip from Chisinau.