This day is dedicated to the discovery of
underground wine cellars and a small family winery. Moldova is famous for its wines so we recommend to visit some of the wineries.
First, we suggest to visit
Cricova winery by cycling over the seventy streets covering an area of nearly 120 km, and it is a must, when you come to Moldova. During the excursion at Cricova winery by bike, at a depth of 80 m, you will discover the wonders of this place.
After that you can make a difference by visiting another famous underground winery –
Milestii Mici. You will take a ride to Milestii Mici winery located at a depth of 40-85 m in Milestii Mici village. Measuring about 200 km, all underground streets make up the largest network of caves ever dug by a human being, which appeared after the extraction of limestone deposits. The winery holds an impressive collection of more than 2 million bottles. The "Golden Collection" of Milestii Mici winery, which has over 1,5 million bottles, is the pride of the whole country, as in August, 2005, it was registered in the Guinness World Records as the biggest wine collection in the world.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred to a
family winery – Asconi located in Puhoi village. Asconi is a family-owned winery founded in 1994 and located in Puhoi village, the foundation of which is a long-standing tradition and experience in the production of Moldovan wine. It is also the place of Moldovan traditions, culture and gastronomy. Enjoy your time here by tasting wines, enjoying a tasty dinner and relaxing in one of bungalows of Asconi Touristic Complex.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cricova winery,
Milestii Mici winery,
Asconi winery