The origin of the name Vartely can be found in the name Orhei, a word that in Hungarian means "place of the fortress", (vár + hely or fortress + place).
Château Vartely is a promoter of the culture of qualitative wine consumption. On the territory of the winery we not only produce wine but also cultivate the love for this product.
Located just 45 kilometers from Chisinau, Château Vartely has a special architecture and presents a true landscape delight, being located on a hill from which a dizzying view opens. The courtyard decorated with wine museum elements, perfectly combines architectural art with that of wine.
Being located on a limestone hill, it fully benefits from the natural capacity of the rock to maintain the optimal temperature in the cellars.
Here, you will have excursions and tastings with professional guides. In the main tasting room you can choose one of the two tasting packages, High Quality or Selected Wines, to get to know the wines produced by Chateau Vartely. The second tasting room "World Collection" presents the largest collection of wines from the Republic of Moldova from the 5 continents. Take a virtual tour through the world's famous wine regions and discover the qualities and peculiarities of each wine variety from each continent.
After a professional tasting, guests can enjoy selected dishes prepared at the restaurant, and if desired, continue their stay, opting for accommodation in one of the 3 tourist villas.
The restaurant includes 2 halls and can host events for up to 260 people. Here you can enjoy Château Vartely wines with traditional and European cuisine. Perfectly accompanying celebrations and unique moments, whether family or business events. Château Vartely is the perfect place to organize various indoor and outdoor events and ceremonies. The winery also promotes and offers other tourist itineraries in Moldova.
During the National Wine Day, Château Vartely was honored with the supreme distinction, the Grand Prize, consecrating itself as the best winery of the year for outstanding merits in the production of high-quality wines, perpetuating traditions and excellent quality of local wines, promoting the image of the Republic of Moldova as a wine-growing country on the international arena. This prestigious title is a validation of the company's constant efforts and excellence in the production of high-quality wines.
Château Vartely has demonstrated a special commitment to tradition, quality and innovation. With over 100 medals obtained in the last two years at international competitions, including 4 Grand Gold medals for wines from the Individo and Taraboste series, Château Vartely has fully confirmed its reputation as an exceptional and innovative wine producer.
In the last five years, Château Vartely has doubled its share of quality wines in total production, consolidating its position on the domestic market and in over 25 countries around the world. The company has implemented innovative technologies in wine production and tourism development, being recognized for its original practices in the field of wine tourism.
Château Vartely reaffirms its commitment to continue offering exceptional wines, promoting wine traditions and bringing innovation to the wine industry, consolidating its status as a leader and bringing pride to the wine industry of the Republic of Moldova.
History, tradition and culture of winemaking are the elements that can be discovered and experienced in a visit program of the Château Vartely Tourist Complex, along with excursions and wine tastings. Here, you will have excursions and tastings with professional guides. In the Château Vartely tasting rooms, visitors have the perfect conditions for a real wine tasting. After a professional tasting, guests can enjoy selected dishes prepared at the restaurant, and if desired, continue their stay, opting for accommodation in one of the 3 tourist villas.