Château Purcari

Name: Château Purcari
Address: Purcari, Stefan-Voda MD, MD-4229, Purcari, Moldova, Ștefan Vodă, MD
Telephone: +373 680 01 827
Price range: premium
Rating: 4.6

Moldova's oldest winery (1827) — Negru de Purcari, between Nistru and Black Sea, most-awarded at Decanter Eastern Europe.

4.6 · 659 reviews· Ștefan Vodă

Premium700-1500 leiSmart casual90 min from ChișinăuBoth

What makes it worth it

Negru de Purcari vertical tasting (3-4 vintages) + restaurant dinner.

The story

Château Purcari, founded in 1827, is Moldova's oldest active winery and the «most-awarded» producer in Central-Eastern Europe at Decanter London. Location — between the Nistru river and the Black Sea (Ștefan Vodă) — offers temperate microclimate with mineral-rich soils and perfect sun exposure for structured reds. Flagship brand: Negru de Purcari (Cabernet-Saperavi-Rara Neagră), the wine that received acclaim from Tsar Nicholas II and Queen Victoria. Estate includes boutique hotel, fine-dining restaurant, event hall (weddings/corporate). Guided tours + structured tastings; current portfolio varieties: Fetească Neagră, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio + nobile collections. ~2h drive from Chișinău, signposted. For tourists wanting history + premium in one visit.

What to expect

Best at

AfternoonAt sunsetWeekend brunch

Duration2-8 h

Ideal group2-30 people

LanguagesRO · EN · RU · FR

ReservationRequired in advance

Good for

Romantic dateTourist weekendFirst-time visitorAnniversaryAs a coupleSmall groupCultural discoveryWeekend chill

Also at this venue

RestaurantPurcari WineriesCramă istorică din 1827 · terase cu vederi la vie, pivnițe cu butoaie de stejar și restaurant cu vinuri premiate internațional

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What people love

founded 1827 — oldest active winery
Negru de Purcari (Moldova's icon wine)
most-awarded at Decanter EE
royal patronage Tsar Nicholas II + Queen Victoria
terroir between Nistru and Black Sea
complete estate with hotel + restaurant

Photo moments

château façade at sunset
Negru de Purcari bottle with old label
underground cellar with French barrels
vineyard with Nistru in distance
dinner table on terrace

Ambiance

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyRomanticOutdoor seatingPrivate roomInstagrammableWi-Fi · laptop OKReservation needed

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What visitors wrote

“What an experience! We went to Château Purcari for a tasting after being told several times that wines from this region are the best in Moldova. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the tourist complex administrator, Mr. Romeo. This was followed by a structured and precise tour through the production process. Romeo led the tour far beyond our expectations. We should add that we t…”
— Nina Zakrajšek 5
“This is a huge and picturesque area with vineyards , hotel , restaurant and vine factory . We ordered here a tour and unlucky for us it was on Sunday evening in winter . This is the WORST time to come here . The champagne factory is stopped on weekends so you will not see the process. On the evening you will not see the territory. Also in summer during the tour you travel throu…”
— Kriftor 4
“This 5 star goes mainly to their manager Romeo who has excellent communication skills and went above and beyond to accommodate us after there was a technical problem with my booking. The Chateau tour was good, same as wine tasting. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere. The chateau architecture is very impressive but the nature around it is even more breathtaking. I would defin…”
— Anna Wilkins 5