Milestii Mici Winery
Chisinau Region
Milestii Mici Winery, located near Chisinau in Moldova, is renowned for its vast underground wine cellars stretching over 200 kilometers, of which 55 kilometers are actively used for wine storage. Founded in 1969, the winery preserves and matures high-quality wines in natural limestone galleries that maintain constant humidity and temperature, ideal for aging. It holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection globally, with nearly 2 million bottles, predominantly red wines, but also whites and dessert wines. The collection includes rare vintages dating back to the early 1970s, some valued highly and exported internationally. Visitors can explore the historic cellars and taste a variety of Moldovan wines made from diverse grape varieties like Pinot, Traminer, and Riesling. The winery is a cultural landmark reflecting Moldova's rich winemaking tradition and offers memorable tours that combine history, wine tasting, and local hospitality.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Milestii Mici Winery is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild and tours are available. Booking tours in advance is recommended, especially for group visits or special events. Visitors should prepare for walking through extensive underground tunnels, so comfortable footwear is advised. Discounts may be available for larger groups or special packages. Don't miss the opportunity to taste vintage wines and enjoy local Moldovan cuisine offered during some tours.
Faits intéressants
- •Milestii Mici holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection globally, with nearly 2 million bottles.
- •The underground cellars maintain a constant temperature of 12–14 °C and humidity of 85–95%, ideal for wine preservation.
- •Some of the most valuable wines in the collection were produced in 1973–74 and are exported exclusively to Japan.
- •The winery's underground galleries extend for 200 kilometers, though only 55 kilometers are currently used for storage.
- •More than 70% of the stored wines are red, with the remainder being white and dessert wines.
Histoire
Milestii Mici Winery was established in 1969 as a state enterprise to store and age wines in the natural underground limestone galleries near Chisinau.
Over decades, the cellars expanded to reach 200 kilometers, becoming the largest wine storage in the world.
In 2005, the winery's collection was recognized by Guinness World Records for its size, with about 1.5 to 2 million bottles stored.
The winery has since gained national cultural heritage status in Moldova and exports wines worldwide, preserving vintages that date back to the early 1970s.
Guide du lieu
The Underground Cellars
These extensive limestone galleries provide perfect conditions for wine aging with stable temperature and humidity. Visitors can tour sections of the 55 kilometers of active cellars, witnessing the vast wine collection and learning about storage techniques.
The Golden Collection1973–1974
This is the most valuable part of the wine collection, featuring rare vintages dating back to the early 1970s, including wines produced in 1973–74, highly prized and exported mainly to Japan.
Wine Tasting and Tours
Visitors can participate in guided tours that include wine tasting sessions showcasing a variety of Moldovan wines from different grape varieties such as Pinot, Traminer, Muscat, and Riesling. Some tours also feature traditional Moldovan food and live music.
Contact
Téléphone: 0671 21 121