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Moldova’s wine regions include Codru, Ștefan Vodă and Valul lui Traian. Codru occupies the wooded centre, followed by the warmer southeast and the southern steppe. Local and international grapes grow across these areas.

Place
Moldova
Regions
4
Producers
4
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The regions of Moldova

Choose a region to read about its wines and explore the smaller growing areas within it.

  1. 01Codru1 producerValleys, ridges and mostly gentle slopes characterise the Codru wine region in central Moldova. White grapes account for about 63% of vineyards producing wine under its protected geographical name. White and sparkling wines are a particular focus, with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhein Riesling among the grapes grown.
  2. 02Other producers4 producersThese producers are based in Moldova, with no more specific region listed.
  3. 03Stefan Voda2 producersIn southeastern Moldova, the protected Ștefan Vodă wine region encompasses Botna River Meadow, Nistru River Terraces and South Moldova Plain. It makes dry and semi-dry reds, whites and rosés. Grapes include the local red Rara Neagră, alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay.
  4. 04Valul Lui TraianNo producers listed yetValul lui Traian is a wine region in southern Moldova, including Bugeac Plain, Tigheci Forests and Prut River Terraces. Hills, valleys and black chernozem soils give varied growing conditions. Its protected designation covers red, white, rosé and sparkling wines, as well as wines made from dried or overripe grapes and fortified styles.
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mapSee Moldova in the AtlasOpen the country map and move between its wine regions.placeBegin with CodruRead about the wines of Codru in Moldova.learningHow place shapes wineSee how climate, landscape and local choices become part of a wine.