A light drizzle creates a special atmosphere of coziness, making a glass of wine or aromatic DIVIN even warmer and more pleasant for true connoisseurs.
Stefan Yamandi, Director of the National Bureau of Grapes and Wine (NBG&W), addressed the numerous participants and guests with a welcoming speech. He spoke about the achievements of our producers, who are increasingly recognized in the international arena for their skill and excellence.
“This year, the wines of the Republic of Moldova have been particularly recognized on the international arena, thanks to the producers’ perseverance. For the first time, the OIV World Congress was held in Moldova. And one of the four sessions of the World Sparkling Wine Competition in Brussels was held here, in Chisinau, and our producers won 24 medals,” Stefan Yamandi said.
“Our wine represents us. I congratulate all those who work all year round so that we could enjoy delicious Moldovan wine all year round,” Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu said.
Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Ludmila Catlabuga: “This is a holiday that unites us. Wine is a symbol of traditions, labor and our national identity”.
Giorgi Shagidze, maib CEO, said that Moldovan wine is the country’s European passport. “Moldova is a superpower in the wine sector,” Shagidze said.
EU Ambassador to Moldova Iwona Piorko, who is taking part in the Wine Day in Moldova for the first time, said that Moldovans know how to celebrate very beautifully.
On Saturday, the first day of the celebration, tastings and educational events will be held in the “Peasant’s Court” (“Curtea Țărănească”) and the Wine School:
14:00-14:45 – tasting of wines and sparkling wines with protected geographical indication.
15:15-16:00 – tasting of wines from autochthonous varieties, new selection mono-varieties and blends with international varieties.
16:30-17:15 – tasting of wines from old autochthonous varieties.
17:45-18:30 – tasting of grape distillate with protected geographical indication DIVIN.
At the same time, there are wine tours – an opportunity to discover the real Moldova through visits to wineries and vineyards outside the festival. This year, ten producers have prepared their own programs – from thematic tours and tastings to cultural events dedicated to the guests. In addition, some wineries offer free transportation to the destination.
The National Wine Day program includes folk dances, folklore and concerts by popular artists. The celebration was opened by the legendary State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble “JOC”. The program also includes performances by national folklore groups, the Ștefan-Vodă ensemble, the duet of Costi Burlacu and Corina Cepes, the groups Tricottage and Cuibul. The evening will culminate with a rousing concert by the band Zdob și Zdub, followed by a musical show by DJ Fox. The concert will start at 21:00.
The event is organized by the National Bureau of Grapes and Wine. Partners: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Ministry of Culture, UMAEF (Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund), maib.
Media partner – Logos Press newspaper.
More information is available on the official website of the National Bureau of Grape and Wine and on its Facebook page.
