Et Cetera
Boutique winery in Crocmaz (Ștefan Vodă) — ecological viticulture, oak fermentation, international «Aeroplane» brand.
Tasting of 3 Aeroplane wines (Merlot/Cabernet/Carmenere) + farm-to-table lunch at restaurant.
Et Cetera is a boutique winery with eco profile in Crocmaz village (Ștefan Vodă), close to the Ukrainian border and the Black Sea. ~10 years of experience, focused on sustainable viticulture with ecological methods and full process control (from field to bottle). Flagship varieties: Aeroplane Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere — series reflect Ștefan Vodă terroir (clay soils, southeast exposure). Estate includes restaurant with local-product cuisine (farm-to-table) and accommodation options. Philosophy: «shape comes from earth». ~2h drive from Chișinău, easily combined with Purcari (15km) and Sălcuța.
- ecological viticulture (rare in Moldova)
- internationally recognized Aeroplane brand
- integrated farm-to-table restaurant
- real boutique philosophy (not corporate)
- Ștefan Vodă terroir (good Carmenere)
- good combo with Purcari + Sălcuța
- Aeroplane bottle clean label
- oak barrel in minimal cellar
- farm-to-table dish with paired wine
- vineyard at sunset with Black Sea distance
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“We’re leaving 4 stars overall only because we couldn’t rate the restaurant and hotel separately. The restaurant and service from Ion absolutely deserve 5 stars—he was knowledgeable, kind, and spoke excellent English. He made our experience truly special and deserves to be recognized for his outstanding service. The hotel, however, was more of a 3-star experience. A peaceful ni…”
“Excellent winery! Good wine! Really good wine! 🍇 They have entire production in house. All wines you will be drinking is produced right in site. From growing grapes to producing finished product. 🏕️ Very nice accommodations! Hotel rooms are excellent. Heated and cooled. With views of the fields. 🌳 Pretty grounds. Well maintained, good landscaping. 🪵 There is a nice outdo…”
“We came here for a family meal out and keen to explore a new local attraction. Et Cetera did not disappoint. From the entrance road with electronic gates to the walk around the winery, we were impressed by this neat operation. The venue is just off the national road but it's very peaceful and quiet. Surrounded by vineyards, there are also extensive grass areas and nicely landsc…”
- ~2h drive
- no public transport
- small winery — limited slots