Mircești Winery is a boutique winery located in the village of Mircești, Ungheni district, Republic of Moldova. Founded in a picturesque setting, the winery is known for its rustic architecture, harmoniously integrated into the hilly landscape, but also for its quality wines, made in small batches and with great attention to detail.
It capitalizes on local winemaking traditions, combining classic methods with modern technologies to produce authentic wines with distinct flavors. The winery boasts local and international grape varieties. In addition to Pinot Noir, Saperavi, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Mircești Winery lovingly and respectfully cultivates traditional local varieties – Feteasca Neagră, Rara Neagră, Feteasca Regală, Feteasca Albă.
such as Feteasca Neagră, Rara Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wine tastings organized at Mircești Winery are a special experience, accompanied by special landscapes and the hospitality specific to the region.
In addition to winemaking, the Mircești Winery is also a popular tourist destination for those who want to discover the culture and traditions of Moldovan wine in an authentic and relaxing environment.
The vineyards stretch across the hills of Măguria, in a unique region suitable for producing exceptional wines. The Mircești Winery also includes the white manor house, in the Brancovean style, which once belonged to a boyar, and since 2011 it has been brought back to life and put into value, and it was also then that the first vine cuttings were planted.
Now the vineyard covers 15 hectares, and since 2020 the Winery opens the doors of its own guesthouses with traditional cuisine. Located in the heart of the Republic of Moldova, in the village of the same name – Mircești, it is 25 kilometers from the city of Ungheni and 80 kilometers from Chișinău.
To promote tourism in the region, the company benefited in 2021 from financial support worth 30,000 euros under the “EU4Moldova: Key Regions” program, funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP and UNICEF.
The grant obtained, as well as its own contribution, was directed to equipping eight hotel rooms with furniture, sanitary equipment and air conditioning. Likewise, equipment for the wastewater treatment plant and agricultural machinery for vineyards were purchased. As a result of the implementation of the investment project, at least five jobs were created.
“Crama Mircești” is a local business, where almost 40 residents of the village of Mircești and neighboring localities work as basic and seasonal employees.
A unique element that Crama Mircești offers to visitors is this 3 km hiking trail. It provides the opportunity to explore the surroundings and discover the natural beauties of the area.
The route passes through idyllic landscapes, and at the end, tourists can reach the winery for a wine tasting, creating an ideal combination between outdoor activities and saving local wines.
On this, tourists can also visit the nearby meteorological station, one of the largest in the country, but also a monastery and a former Soviet radar in the form of a dome, which creates a special atmosphere.
From this point, impressive views can be opened to the Ungheni, Fălești, Sângerei, Călărași and Nisporeni districts, and from the meteorological station you can also see the highest point in the Republic of Moldova.
Wines and tradition
The owner of Crama Mircești, Arcadie Foșnea, restored the nearby boyar mansion and managed to preserve its original architectural elements, bringing them into contemporaneity.
The winery also hosts wine experiments as part of the “Best Grapes” project, a project that explores grape growing methods that best adapt to the local context.
This initiative contributes to strengthening the winery’s reputation as an important player in the development of viticulture in the region.
Visitors to Crama Mircești can not only enjoy exceptional wines, but also enjoy landscapes reminiscent of the wine regions of Tuscany, admiring the vineyards that stretch around the winery.