Castel Mimi ★ 4.7
Castel Mimi 40 km east of Chișinău is the only Wine Castle in Moldova, with the White Owl fine-dining room, a maze garden, a Wine Spa and cellar tours.
Cricova Winery is a food day trips in Chișinău.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Castel Mimi 40 km east of Chișinău is the only Wine Castle in Moldova, with the White Owl fine-dining room, a maze garden, a Wine Spa and cellar tours.
Château Purcari 110 km south-east of Chișinău is the historic 1827 estate that makes Negru de Purcari, with cellar tours, tastings and a Wine Hotel on site.
Asconi 35 km south of Chișinău is the family winery on 500 hectares, with two restaurants, 12 thatched-roof chalets and a tasting flight of up to seven wines.
Château Cojușna 15 km west of Chișinău is the Codru winery built like a French château, with four tasting halls, a tower and a sit-down restaurant on site.
Orheiul Vechi 60 km north-east of Chișinău is the limestone-valley village and rock monastery, with Butuceni guesthouses serving home-cooked Moldovan meals.
Mileștii Mici is the Guinness-record cellar 30 min south of Chișinău, with 200 km of tunnels, an electric-train tour and a dining room 57 m underground.