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Ștefan Vodă Geographical Indication Region

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  • Where
    ~59 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies

The trail on the map

Chișinău 20 km A; B A·B

A and B are the ends of the trail. A sketch from the route file; to navigate, open the file in a maps app.

The Ștefan Vodă wine region covers an area of about 10 thousand hectares and is located in a climate zone similar to that of the Bordeaux region, France. We invite you to visit this area influenced by the Dniester River and its proximity to the Black Sea. With a special microclimate, perfect for cultivating red grape varieties, such as the local Rara Neagra, Saperavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, the Ștefan Vodă region is one of the most coveted terroirs of Moldova. Wines produced in this geographical area began to be known abroad since the 19th century, and now you can discover them yourself, even in the historic cellars where these treasures mature. Highlight To fully enjoy the route leading to your favorite winery and welcome new challenges, there is the possibility to choose a different version of travel than the traditional one - by car. Moreover, you can take this route on the Chisinau - Palanca cycle route. This experience will manage to impress any enthusiast of nature and picturesque places with memorable views. Don't forget to rent your bike in advance, wear the right clothes and shoes and have cash on hand.

Updated 21 September 2026

Near the trail

Photo of Leuntea-Vin
Photo of Leuntea-Vin

Leuntea-Vin

Wineries · ~1 km from the trail

1.5 h

Photo of Mester Faur
Photo of Mester Faur

Mester Faur

Rural tourism · ~1 km from the trail

Photo of Gogu Winery
Photo of Gogu Winery

Gogu Winery

Wineries · ~1 km from the trail

1.5 h

Continue exploring

Everything mentioned here is in the catalog, with indicative prices, opening hours and a way to get in touch.

288 km
KML file
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