Crama Neamțu
Small family winery in Corjova (Criuleni), minimal-intervention wines - founded 2023, visits by appointment
An intimate tasting with Anastasia and Alexandru in the underground cellar · reds aged in Moldovan oak, plus rare South-Ukrainian and Romanian varieties from the Dniester terraces
Worth it for a by-appointment tasting at a tiny family winery (since 2023) making minimal-intervention wines - including the award-winning «Domn Mihai» blend. Book ahead.
Crama Neamțu is a small family winery in the village of Corjova (Criuleni district), founded in 2023 by Anastasia Neamțu, making minimal-intervention wines that reflect their place of origin as faithfully as possible. It grows 16 varieties on 2 hectares - reds Syrah, Fetească Neagră, Codrinschii, Cabernet Sauvignon; whites Fetească Albă, Suholimanschii Belîi, Tămâioasă Românească, Viorica - and makes about 6,000 bottles a year. The «Domn Mihai» red blend won gold at the Moldova Wine Contest 2024. Visits by prior appointment.
- devoted, enthusiastic hosts · Anastasia and Alexandru tell the story of every bottle
- rare varieties you will not find elsewhere · South-Ukrainian, Romanian, on the clay terroir of the Dniester
- the full visit · the vineyard over the Dniester, the underground cellar, a tasting at the table
- they take visitors without an appointment · easy and welcoming for travellers
- properly home-made wine · every step from planting to label done by hand
- card or phone payment possible, even out in the village
- The view of the Dniester bend from the vineyard, on the Corjova terraces
- Moldovan oak barrels in the underground cellar
- The tasting table with the producers, a story in every glass
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“Local winemaker. Don't expect to see a winery in a true sense. A typical moldavian homemade underground cellar, full with good wine. Great and dedicated host, full of passion to wine. Red (matured in moldavian oak) and white (unique types of grapes: South Ukrainian and Romanian). Local terroir, specific to Nistru/Transnistrian region (mix of clay, sandy and black soil) Tourist …”
“Anastacia and Alexandru are absolutely amazing. We dropped by for an unexpected visit and ended up having a fantastic visit, seeing their vineyard and learning about how much heart and soul they put in making each bottle of delicious wine they produce. Their passion for winemaking is evident and variety of wine they produce is so unique and delicious. We would highly recommend …”
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- Rough road for the last few kilometres · fine in summer with a normal car, difficult in winter
- Nothing on the scale of Cricova or Mileștii Mici · a small cellar, not spectacular tunnels