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Vernisajul Vinului (Wine Vernissage) — a 3-day weekend in Central Moldova

Last weekend of April. Chișinău, Moldova.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Chișinău

    Land at Chișinău International Airport (KIV), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Vernisajul Vinului (Wine Vernissage)

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Central Moldova

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Chișinău

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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Practical

Nearest airport
Chișinău International Airport (KIV)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Seek out the Fetească Neagră masterclass track—it's where local enologists reveal why this indigenous variety punches above its international profile, and small producers pour pre-release samples. Arm yourself with tasting notes on Rară Neagră beforehand; it's criminally underrated and many exhibitors will engage deeply if you show genuine curiosity.

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