Cricova Winery
Cricova
An underground 'wine city' about 120 km long, with streets named after grape varieties. Its collection includes wines owned by celebrities, as well as sparkling wines.
Cricova is a national treasure winery in Moldova, with about 120 km of underground tunnels. Its 'streets' are named after grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. You can ride an electric shuttle through the traditional sparkling wine production area and the 'National Wine Collection' cellar, which includes bottles collected by celebrities such as Hermann Göring and Vladimir Putin. Advance booking on the official website is required. Tour packages include tasting and light snacks, and you must bring your passport. The winery is about 15 km north of the city centre.
Opening hours
By reservation, about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pushkin House-Museum
- Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
- Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
- Ștefan cel Mare Central Park
- Organ Hall
- National Museum of History of Moldova
- National Museum of Art of Moldova