Winemaking
The jubilee conference of Moldovan winemakers “Wine Year 2025: Data, Solutions and Results” demonstrated the progressive growth of the industry by many indicators and outlined the benchmarks for the future.
On the eve of Easter week, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) reminded Moldovans of food patriotism and urged to “Buy good things at home” – for Easter and all year round.
Moldovan wine company Purcari Wineries said Friday that its Romanian subsidiary Crama Ceptura has signed an agreement for the full acquisition of the Romanian company CaraprodVin, located in the commune of Varstecoiu, Vrancea county.
At one of the largest wine auctions in the world was recorded an unprecedented deal: a bottle of legendary Burgundy wine Domaine de la Romanée-Conti harvest 1945 sold for 812.5 thousand dollars. The auction was held as part of the annual event La Paulée, organized by the auction house Acker.
Exactly 20 years ago, Russia first imposed an embargo on Moldovan wines. Direct losses of winemakers are estimated at $300 to $500 million.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova launches for the first time the “Best Wineries 2026” competition to recognize and promote excellence in the national wine sector.
The business cooperative Agrostoc held its annual report and election meeting. The members of the cooperative re-elected Ion Tulej (head of Farm Prod) as chairman of the Agrostoc Administrative Board for one year. The administrative board renewed the contract of the current chairman of the executive office of the cooperative Igor Tagadiuk for four years. The cooperative’s short-term strategy is cautious but progressive development.
More than fifty Moldovan producers of still and sparkling wines are taking part in the ProWein 2026 exhibition taking place on March 15-17 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Purcari Wineries reported consolidated revenues of RON437.2 million (RM1.73 billion) for 2025, up 14.3% year-on-year, driven by sales growth in key markets and a record fourth quarter with revenues of RON136.5 million.
A Spanish winery from the Rioja Alavesa region is betting on precision agronomy, digital monitoring and microzoning of vineyards, according to Logos Press.
Bulgaria, long perceived as a supplier of inexpensive wine for the mass market, is getting louder and louder in the premium category in 2026, according to Logos Press.
National Wine Day will be celebrated in Georgia for the first time. It is planned to spend at least 2 million GEL (about $630,000) to organize the festivities, Logos Press reports.
The Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) and border police uncovered a scheme in which a Moldovan company exported nearly 5 million lei worth of French wine to the United States over a five-year period with copyright infringement, Logos Press reported.
