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1 VIINIMATKA MOLDOVAAN Ohjelman hinta on majoituksella **** Zentrum hotellissa 766 eur/hlö h p://zentrum.md/en/ Yhden hengen huoneen lisämaksu on 120 eur Hintaan sisältyvät paikalliskuljetukset, lounaat ja päivälliset ohjelman mukaan, viini lakäynnit maisteluineen, majoitus kahden hengen huoneissa aamiaisineen ja englanninkielisen oppaan palvelut. Alhaalla ohjelman kuvaus. Yleis etoa Moldovan viineistä h p://wineofmoldova.com/en/ Henkilömäärä pax Kesto 5 päivää The price includes: 4 Overnight stays in a 4**** hotel in Chisinau with breakfast Wine tas ngs as per program Lunches and dinners as per program Transfers with private bus as per program English guidance The package does not include: flights Prices: (per ) UIA Helsinki-Chisinau (1 stop in Kiev) UIA Chisinau-Helsinki (1 stop in Kiev) EUR 234,01 (vain käsimatkatavara), EUR 325,01 (matkalaukku max. 23 kg) (Ticket.fi) EUR 240,08 (vain käsimatkatavara), EUR 308,08 (matkalaukku max. 23 kg) (SuperSaver) extras and anything which is not specifically listed under "price includes" Moldova has been voted as the #1 off-the-beaten-path des na on in Europe by Lonely Planet. Blessed with delicious food and warm people, this is the ideal des na on for nature lovers, wine aficionados and travellers who are eager to uncover Moldova's beau ful countryside. This li le country is brimming with wineries wai ng to be discovered. With a popula on of less than 4 million, Moldova is a small country tucked between Romania and Ukraine, once part of the Soviet Union. Winemaking is deeply ingrained in Moldova's culture through its history and tradi on, and it's said that 25% of the country's popula on is involved in winemaking. Coincidently, Moldova's borders form the fine shape of a cluster of grapes. It's epicentre is situated at the same la tude as Bordeaux, offering great condi ons for grape growing. Moldova has one of the oldest wine cultures in the world. There is evidence of wine produc on in the area as far back as 3,000 BC! Nowadays, Moldova produces more than 400 million liters of wine each year. General Informa on Moldovan wines h p://wineofmoldova.com/en/

5 Days Wine Tour in Moldova Day 1 (Thu 27.9.

2 5 Days Wine Tour in Moldova Day 1 (Thu ) 14:45 Departure Helsinki-Vantaa Airport by UIA PS152 / PS 897 (1 stop in Kiev) 20:50 Arrival at the Chisinau Interna onal Airport Transfer to Zentrum Hotel Dinner at the Hotel Menu: Greek salad, beef steak, grilled vegetables, Panna Co a, variety of bread, variety of water, tea/coffee. Day 2 (Fri ) Breakfast at the Hotel 09:20 Departure to Cricova 10:00-12:00 Excursion and wine tas ng and lunch Cricova Winery. ( The Integrated Factory Cricova is a true pearl of Moldavian wine-making. The excellent Moldavian wines are aged and preserved in the famous Cricova limestone mines (they have almost 60 km in length), under careful custody of wine-makers. Today Cricova is an underground town. You will convince yourself while driving along the streets and boulevards with wine names Cabernet, Feteasca, Pinot, Aligote The Integrated Factory Cricova is the only factory in Republic that produces sparkling wine through the classical French fermenta on method aging in bo les for up to 3 years. All Cricova wines can be tasted in luxurious tas ng halls, which are a veritable masterpiece of exquisite architecture. Wines for tas ng: Feteasca Alba, Sauvignon High Quality, Dionis High Quality, Codru Pres ge, Rose Brut Sparkling Wines, Crisecco (sparkling wine). 12:00 Departure to Chateau Vartely. (

13:00-15:00 Excursion and wine tas ng at Chateau Vartely a unique Moldovan project for producing wines according to classic European quality standards.

The vineyards, in the vicinity of the river Nistru (region Jora-de-Sus), provide rich harvests of the finest white grapes, aided by the unique soil composi on and comfortable climate condi ons.

3 13:00-15:00 Excursion and wine tas ng at Chateau Vartely a unique Moldovan project for producing wines according to classic European quality standards. This is the first winery in the country of complete cycle from growing grapes to bo ling modeled on a French chateau. Chateau is located on lands in the Central part of the country. The vineyards, in the vicinity of the river Nistru (region Jora-de-Sus), provide rich harvests of the finest white grapes, aided by the unique soil composi on and comfortable climate condi ons. Other part of the vineyards, where are grown red sorts of grapes reaching the produc on of wine at Chateau, are placed in the South of Moldova (region Bugeac). These lands, which are amazingly similar with the best plots of the province Bordeaux, were chosen by the winegrowers and wine makers, a er a careful analysis of soil and climate. Mature and young vineyards occupy about 380 ha, there are planted young vines brought from European winegrowers (Vivai Ransedo, Italia), as well adapted material from Moldovan winegrowers. Chateau s vineyards lay over on plains, fact that provides an op mal lightening to vines. The vine is cared all year round and berries are handpicked. For the quality of produc on at all stages from winegrowing to grape harves ng and wine produc on are responsible local specialists headed by the Chief Winemaker, Arcadie Fosnea. He took his diploma at the pres gious State Technical University of Winemaking in Weinsberg, Germany. Lunch. Wines for tas ng: Traminer & Sauvignon Blanc Individo, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot Rose Individo, Rara Neagra & Malbec & Syrah Individo, Malbec & Syrah Rose IGP, Feteasca Regala IGP, Muscat Desert Wine and snacks. 15:00 Transfer to Chisinau. Time at leisure.

Day 3 (Sat 29.9.2018) Breakfast at the Hotel 09:00 Departure to MiMi Castle.

md) 10:00-12:00 Chateau Mimi Founded by Constan n Mimi, the last governor

Their premium class wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, have won

Vienna. These wines stand out due to their rich aroma and flowery taste.

4 Day 3 (Sat ) Breakfast at the Hotel 09:00 Departure to MiMi Castle. (castelmimi.md) 10:00-12:00 Chateau Mimi Founded by Constan n Mimi, the last governor of Bessarabia, the mimí winery is s ll located in Bulboaca. Their premium class wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, have won awards at different interna onal contests in Bruxelles, Bucharest and Vienna. These wines stand out due to their rich aroma and flowery taste. Wines for tas ng: Rosu de Bulboaca, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Pinot Gris, Feteasca Alba and snacks. Lunch. 12:00 Departure to Asconi. (asconi.md)

5 13:00-15:00 Asconi Winery Asconi has planted 506 hectares (1250 acres) of vineyards of various varietals. Among them varietals such as Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat O onel can be found near Geamana village, in the Codru Region. The picturesque vines are situated about 40 km to the south of Chisinau and 10 km from the winery. Recently, they have also added more variety to their types of grapes which include Malbec, Saperavi, Muscat Rose, Glera and others. These grapes will be used to make wines in small batches or for big blends to add complexity. The harvest season usually starts in mind august with white grapes of Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Muscat. Later on we move to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes harvested in two ways: handpicking and machine harves ng. The handpicked grapes are used primarily for top er dry wines. Asconi Winery opens its doors to tourists offering a unique opportunity to see the vineyards, the en reprocess of obtaining the wine, a wine tas ng and tradi onal lunch of regional special es. Wines for tas ng: to be offered upon availability. 15:00 Departure to Chisinau. 16:00-19:00 Time at leisure 19:00 Dinner at the tradi onal restaurant with live music- La Taifas Banquet Menu: salad Taraneasca, mashed eggplants, fried paprika with sauce, tradi onal placintas with cheese, cabbage and potatoes, rice and meat rolls in grape and cabbage leaves, veal ribs and baked potatoes with rosemary, ice cream, water, coffee/tea. Day 4 (Sun ) Breakfast at the Hotel 09:00 Departure to Purcari Estate (purcari.md) 11:30-14:30 Visit the Famous Purcari Estate- Excursion and wine tas ng The major goal of crea ng such a company was the revival of the produc on of unique and famous sorts of wine like: Negru and Rosu de Purcari (Purcari Black and Red wines). The produc on of the Purcari wine was recreated, the ancient cellars, da ng from 1827, were renovated. Nowadays, these cellars are considered to be the oldest and the most well-known cellars in Moldova. Wines for tas ng: Pinot Gris, Rose, Rosu de Purcari, Negru de Purcari, Cahor and snacks.

6 14:30 Departure to EtCetera winery 15:00-18:00 Lunch and tas ng at Et Cetera winery. (etcetera.md) The vineyards "Et Cetera" were planted in 2003, in village Crocmaz, Stefan Voda region, ideal by its clima c condi on for growing best vineyards. The winery was built in 2009 and at the moment it is surrounded by 50 ha of vineyards. Besides classical well known varie es of grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Traminer, and Chardonnay, in 2009 there were also planted Syrah, Negro Amaro, Pe t Verdot, Albaroso, Marselan, and Malbec. In 2011 the art of the vineyard was recra ed with Feteasca Neagră, Feteasca Albă, Feteasca Regală, Rara Neagră and Saperavi. Carpe Diem - Wine Shop & Bar is a value-oriented bou que wine store and wine bar, offering an excep onal selec on of dis nc ve and eclec c fine wines from Moldova and from all over the world. 18:00 Transfer to the Hotel. Day 5 (Mon ) Transfer to the Airport 07:20 Departure Chisinau Interna onal Airport by UIA PS898 / PS151 to Helsinki (one stop in Kiev) 11:40 Arrival at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

Wine Road in Moldova

Wine Road in Moldova Period: March November Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights Type of Tour: Private and small groups (2, 4, 6, 8, 10,15 pax) En route: Cricova Wine Cellars, Milestii Mici Wine Cellars, Asconi Winery,