Codru Wine Region is a
Moldovan wine
Moldova has a well-established wine industry. With a production of around 2 million hectolitres of wine (as of 2018), it is the 11th largest European wine-producing country. Moldova has a vineyard area of of which are used for commercial produ ...
region
In geography, regions, otherwise referred to as zones, lands or territories, are areas that are broadly divided by physical characteristics ( physical geography), human impact characteristics ( human geography), and the interaction of humanity an ...
.
The Central or Codru Zone
is the most industrially developed zone of Moldova. This is the site of the greater part of Moldovan vineyards (60%), and the majority of primary
winemaking
Winemaking or vinification is the production of wine, starting with the selection of the fruit, its fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished liquid. The history of wine-making stretches over millennia. The science of wine and ...
and bottling enterprises are also located here. The forests, hills and rolling countryside typical of this region protect the vineyards from winter frosts and dry summer winds.
It is the best area for Feteasca, Sauvignon, Riesling, Traminer rose and Cabernet production.
There is also a famous
microclimate
A microclimate (or micro-climate) is a local set of atmospheric conditions that differ from those in the surrounding areas, often with a slight difference but sometimes with a substantial one. The term may refer to areas as small as a few squ ...
zone in this region - the
Romanesti - the former wine-making Imperial colony of Romanov dynasty. This is the place to sample the best white and sparkling wines, as well as the so-called "divines" (fortified wines) and sherries.
In the Codru zone are also the most famous cellars of Moldovan wines –
Cricova is the second largest underground wine cellar in the world,
is the world's largest wine cellar and is in the Guinness World Records for its 1.5 million bottles are believed to be the largest collection of quality wines in the world,
and
Brăneşti. These have the capacity for millions of decalitres of wine and spirits, and enjoy ideal conditions for the
storage of wine
Storage of wine is an important consideration for wine that is being kept for long-term aging. While most wine is consumed within 24 hours of purchase, fine wines are often set aside for long-term storage. Wine is one of the few commodities that ...
s and their aging – 12-14 degrees Celsius
and 80% humidity. The cellars are located deep underground in the shell rock excavation, from which the city of
Chişinău was built.
References
External links
www.vinmoldova.md - Basic Moldovan zones for growing grapes
Wine regions of Moldova
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