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Excursions

	On Dionysos steps!
	Reveal the mystery of the Chitcani Monastery
	Tipova – a peculiar region
	Flowers all the way at the Hincu Monastery
	Customs and traditions of the Moldavians living within the Codru region
	A royal pastime
	Orheiul Vechi – a 40 thousand year-old amphitheatre
	Enjoy the traditional country food
	Tiraspol - Back in URSS
	Conquer the Saharna waterfalls
	A wine gallery registered in the “Guinness Book”
	Cricova. Conceive a wine collection of your own
	Soroca Fortress – an invincible one
	Listen to the extraordinary monastic choir of Capriana
	Calarasi – a town filled with cognac fragrance
	A rendezvous at Chisinau

WINE FESTIVAL — 2008

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Excursions

On Dionysos steps!

A book, a friend, and a bottle of wine…these bring happiness, Moliere said, but the road from the vine till the glass of wine, is an interesting and complex evolution. This process can be followed at the wine factory “Dionysos Mereni”, situated at 25 km from Chisinau, in an area surrounded of woods and valleys. The factory is known as producer of Carlevana wines as well as of unique Ice Wine and Ambrosia. In 2002 Dionysos Mereni wines were included in “1000 best wines of the world” list, made by French Association of Oenology.
Recommended to: people desiring to enjoy the taste of collection wine, as well as the making process.

Reveal the mystery of the Chitcani Monastery

The Monastery of Saint Ascension Noul Neamt from Chitcani is perfect for retreat and meditation. The tour will take you to the outstanding picturesque landscape to be admired from the upper level of the highest bell tower in Moldova (64 m.). After getting a benediction of Archimandrite, the tourists will have dinner at the monastery dinner hall. It will be served along with the authentic monastic wine (at request). The monastery museum will be highly appreciated by those who are fond of history of religion. The museum houses icons dating from the 18th-20th centuries, as well as crosses, books, priest gowns and old pictures.
Recommended to: people interested in history, religion, culture, natural art and people simply looking for peace of mind.

Tipova – a peculiar region

We invite you to travel through the route traversed by the mythological poet Orpheus. They say this is the place where he spent the last days of his life. Here, at Tipova, be ready for a marvelous show where mother nature herself is acting. The beauty of the landscape will definitely impress you. At the same time, you will have the possibility to search through the hundreds of caves situated in the harsh rocks, to admire the untouched nature and listen to the fine tunes murmured by the waterfalls. They even say that Jesus Christ has traveled around the place. Just imagine, this crystal air has been inhaled by him.
Recommended to: people interested in traveling having a rucksack by their side accompanied or tкte-а-tкte with nature, fishing, taking a ride in a carriage, enjoy the national food typical for the region.

Flowers all the way at the Hincu Monastery

Flowers, flowers, flowers all the way. We are sure you will be able to appreciate the tenderness of thousands of flowers planted around the Hincu Monastery. You will also get a flash of reviving energy out of the miraculous water, running in the 3 life-giving and soul purifying water springs situated within the territory of the old monastic complex. At the same time, you can watch the every-day life of the nuns that decided to dedicate their lives to this saint place situated in the heart of Codru (old oak forest typical for Moldova). This is also a fine place to be visited by children. They can be interested in walking around the place and watching the swans, peacocks and other exotic birds that are sheltering nearby.
Recommended to: families with children, people interested in history, culture, pilgrims

Customs and traditions of the Moldavians living within the Codru

Codru (ancient Moldavian oak forest) – a green island filled with birds twittering around, but at the same time with quietness. Here, lost among the beech alleys, hidden from the stranger’s eyes, is the old Hirjauca Monastery. It is surrounded exclusively by whispering springs, ringing of bells and quietness. The trip continues with the visit of “Casa Parinteasca” (the parents’ house). It offers the possibility to take a look at the old Moldavian customs and traditions. Here, we will have some traditional peasant food, typical for the Palanca village: “sarmalute”, “placinte la cuptor” and “friptura cu mamaliguta”. Of course, the dinner will be served along with the wonderful Moldavian home-made wine, as well as remarkable tea made of flowers collected directly from the garden. At Hirjauca you will have a cordial welcome, in accordance with the old Moldavian tradition – with jam and very cold well water, with old Moldavian songs and dances.
Recommended to: amateurs of nature and old Moldavian traditions, as well as people interested in pilgrimage, open-air leisure and to gourmands

A royal pastime

As we drift south out of the centre of Moldova, we get into an aloof and enigmatic region, called Causeni. This is where an ancient architectural monument of a particular artistic and historical value is situated – a church built in 1763. The walls of the church are fully covered by antique frescoes. It seems that the church is lost among the centuries. The trip goes on with a visit of the French style castle Purcari Winery. This is another extraordinary monument, although built in the 21st century. The winery is famous all over the world for the legendary wine “Negru de Purcari” – a genuine paridise elixir. They say it is being consumed even at the Queen’s Elizabeth II Court.
Recommended to: businessmen interested in art and history or to people simply wishing to live a marvelous fairy-tale day in Moldova.

Orheiul Vechi – a 40 thousand year-old

Grottoes, ancient fortifications, cave monasteries, monks, hermits… You can watch the living history with your own eyes in the region called Old Orhei. This is an open-air museum-complex revealing a territory which was first inhabited almost 40 thousand years ago. The tour continues at the Wine Cellars of Branesti. Here you are welcome to linger over the network of caves with a glass of traditional Moldavian wine accompanied with splendid food typical for the region – “mititei de Branesti” and “placinte cu brinza si cozi de ceapa”.
Recommended to: people interested in history, culture, Moldavian customs and traditions, as well as to gourmands and good wine amateurs.
Hint: casual clothes and shoes are recommended for this tour.

Enjoy the traditional country food

The breathtaking visit to the cradle of civilization – Orheiul Vechi is followed by a stay at the rural pension “Casa din Lunca” situated in the Trebujeni village. We stop at a typical Moldavian family so as to learn at least a tiny part of the vast whole of Moldavian customs and traditions. We will definitely not leave the place, until we taste the remarkable Moldavian chicken soup called “zama with taitei”, as well as another traditional dish “sarmale in foi de vita de vie” and vegetables collected directly from the garden. You will also have the pension’s special dish – fresh warm pies “placinte” served along with the delicious home-made red wine just taken out of the barrel.
Recommended to: people interested in rural life, spectacular landscapes, nature and traditions.

Tiraspol - Back in URSS

Have a glimpse at the monument of Vladimir Ilich Lenin. The city seems to be behind the times. At the same time, it is full of contrasts. One of them is the football complex “Sheriff” – a remarkable impressive building, a pearl of the modern architecture. We will learn everything about the traditions preserved for more than 100 years from the professionals of the cognac factory “Kvint”. Soul, destiny, harmony… a mix that compiles the oldest Moldavian cognac masterpieces – Doina, Surpriznii, Victoria, Suvorov. And of course “Kneazi Vitghenstein”- a 50 year-old matured cognac. Few people have had the pleasure to taste it!
Recommended to: people fond of contrasts, football and those who are able to praise a good matured cognac.

Conquer the Saharna waterfalls

Full of hope and aspiration, looking for relief and revival, people come to the holy wells and relics of Saint Cuvios Macarie. Saharna is ideal for people eager to spend their leisure time actively. One of the ways to do it is to explore the 22 waterfalls or to wander about this picturesque area endowed with harsh rocks and ruins of antique fortresses.
Recommended to: people who have never visited Saharna, as well as people desiring to come here again with their families for an active leisure time.

A wine gallery registered in the “Guinness Book”

Cabernet street, Chardonnay street, round the corner – Pignot. Bit by bit, driving with ease along the narrow streets, we are descending to a depth of 80 m. Some of the streets are as long as 200 km. Here we are, in the largest underground cave network of the world. It was even registered in the famous “Guiness Book”. As we move on, we are guided into the tasting hall. Can you think of something more agreeable than admiring the fire flames in the chimney with a glass of exclusive wine by your side?!
If you decide to visit Milestii Mici on your birthday so as to share the joy of this day with your friends, you can surprise them by serving the wine produced in the year of your birth. Amazing, isn’t it!
Recommended to: people desiring to enjoy the taste of collection wine, to organize a business meeting or simply to feast with your relatives and friends.

Cricova. Conceive a wine collection of your own amphitheatre

70 streets, each of them bearing a bacchic name: Sauvignon, Cabernet, Riesling. Wines of all colors and to everyone’s taste: French, Italian, etc. You can find at Cricova whatever your heart desires in terms of wine – young wine, wine produced before The First World War. They are not all for sale, but many of them are ready to be savored by you along with the delicious specialities cooked specially for you.
You can also hire a “caza” here for your personal wine collection.
Recommended to: connoisseurs of good collection wines.

Soroca Fortress – an invincible one

We are going to visit a marvelous construction of 16th century – the Soroca Fortress. We will also reach the incredible Gipsy Hill – another reality of our days. This is a region of Soroca town inhabited exclusively by Gypsies. No, this is not about the famous Gypsy camps, this is about the overwhelming Gipsy style chateaux built recently. Following, we will visit the Cosauti Monastery. They say in Cosauti, the granite comest to the surface of the ground. This is what you are going to witness by yourself.
Recommended to: people interested in history, culture and traditions of Gypsies.

Listen to the extraordinary monastic choir of Capriana

Welcome to one of the most time-honored monastery of Moldova – Capriana. Here, you will assist at a liturgy and will enjoy the mellifluous and resonant voices of the boy choir.
Our trip continues at Cojusna Cellars. We strongly recommend to have a dinner at Cojusna. Otherwise, you will not be able to savor a glass of Dumbrava de Cojusna, which is a noteworthy pearl of the local wines.
Recommended to: people desiring to have some time in a pleasant ambiance or to “learn” a bit of Moldavian wine language accompanied with friends.

Calarasi – a town filled with cognac fragrance

Just imagine a piece of paradise full of quietness bordering upon Codru. This is where Hirjauca Monastery is located. It is the most outstanding specimen of classicism. The beech forest as old as 200 – 280 years is looking forward to welcoming you. The next stop is at the Calarasi Wine Factory. It’s remarkable wine brands are famous far away from Moldova. Calarasi, Luceafarul, Stefan Voda, Noroc – only a few of them waiting to be savoured by you along with the most delicious traditional dishes served with heart and soul specially for you.
Recommended to: people wishing to make a feast of an ordinary day, to spend some time in the heart of Codru by the side of an oak tree that could become a barrel full of some exclusive wine many years after.

A rendezvous at Chisinau

One can hardly find a more greenish, attractive and welcoming city. This can be easily proved during the panoramic tour where you will see in brief the main cultural, historical and commercial places of interest. An important role in terms of architecture development, had the famous architect Bernardazzi. The most remarkable buildings of his are: Saint Theodore of Sihla Church, Saint Panteleimon Chuch, etc. They are a felicitous symbioses of polished stone and brick.
Recommended to: people wishing to take a glimpse at Chisinau and go for further sightseeing through the main tourist places of interest

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