Moldovan wines made a remarkable impression at the 2026 international tasting competition held in Neustadt, Germany.
Out of all entries, Moldova secured 119 medals, including one Grand Gold, 75 Gold, and 43 Silver medals. Additionally, standout wines were recognized in four special “Best of Show” categories.
This success highlights the quality and diversity of Moldova’s wine production, from expressive reds and sparkling wines to elegant whites and noble sweet wines.
Below award-winning Moldovan wineries are part of the VinoVistara portfolio: Radacini Wines, Fautor Winery, Castel Mimi Wines, Javgurvin (Javgur Winery), and Crama Mircesti. Discover their gold-medal wines and experience the quality and diversity of Moldova’s finest vintages.
| Winery / Producer | Number of Gold Medals |
|---|---|
| Radacini Wines | 9 |
| Fautor | 8 |
| Castel Mimi | 4 |
| Javgurvin Grup | 1 |
| Crama Mircesti | 2 |
Best of Show Highlights
- Red: Aurelius Rară Neagră, 2023 (Aurelius Winery)
- Sparkling Wine: Metier Pinot Meunier (Radacini Wines)
- White: Sol Negru Chardonnay, 2022 (Asconi Winery)
- Noble Sweet: Ice Wine Traminer — Muscat Ottonel, 2016 (Fautor)
Moldovan Gold Medal Winners
- Metier Pinot Meunier (Radacini Wines)
- Sol Negru Chardonnay, 2022 (Asconi Winery)
- Ice Wine Traminer — Muscat Ottonel, 2016 (Fautor)
- Feteasca Regala, 2025 PGI Stefan Voda (Suvorov Winery)
- Ialoveni Tare, 1995 (Vinuri Ialoveni)
- Amaro de la Valea Perjei, 2022 (Radacini Wines)
- Corten‑Vin Cabernet Franc, 2022
- Alb de Ungheni aged, 2023 (Vinaria Ungheni)
- Artitude Viorica, 2025 (Doina vin)
- Rosu de Bulboaca Limited Edition, 2021 (Castel Mimi)
- Negru de Bulboaca Grand Reserve, 2018 (Castel Mimi)
- 9 Muses Feteasca Alba (Castel Mimi)
- 9 Muses Viorica (Castel Mimi)
- 1827 Rose de Purcari, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- 1827 Rara Neagra & Saperavi, 2024 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Sapiens Chardonnay, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Nocturne Viorica, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Alb de Kazayak, 2025 (Kazayak‑Vin)
- Illustro Chardonnay — Sauvignon Blanc — Feteasca Regala — Rhein Riesling, 2022 (Fautor)
- Illustro Cabernet Sauvignon — Merlot, 2021 (Fautor)
- Illustro Cabernet Sauvignon‑Merlot, 2016 (Fautor)
- Barbaro, 2020 (Fautor)
- Aurore Rara Neagra, 2022 (Fautor)
- Aurore Feteasca Neagra — Saperavi, 2022 (Fautor)
- Aurore Syrah — Rara Neagra, 2023 (Fautor)
- Bernardazzi Feteasca Neagra, 2022 (Novak Winery)
- Radacini Viorica brut (Radacini Wines)
- Radacini Feteasca Alba brut (Radacini Wines)
- Radacini Pur Varietal Blanc de Cabernet brut (Radacini Wines)
- Vero di Moscato dolce sparkling white (Radacini Wines)
- Fiori Rara Neagră, 2019 (Radacini Wines)
- Fiori Feteasca Neagra, 2019 (Radacini Wines)
- Sol Negru Pinot Grigio, 2025 (Asconi Winery)
- Crama Mircesti Sauvignon Blanc, 2025 (Crama Mircesti)
- Bardul din Mircesti Cuvee Rouge (Cabernet Sauvignon & Saperavi), 2021 (Crama Mircesti)
- Aurelius Ice Wine Sparkling wine, 2025 (Aurelius Winery)
- Sol Negru Feteasca Neagra, 2022 (Asconi Winery)
- Saperavi Bassarabian Province, 2017 (Vinuri de Comrat)
- Aurelius Pinot Noir rose brut (Classic) (Aurelius Winery)
- Aurelius Saperavi, 2023 (Aurelius Winery)
- Aurelius Viorica, 2025 (Aurelius Winery)
- Radacini Reserve Pinot Noir, 2018 (Radacini Wines)
- Maestro Citron Magaratcha (Consalcom)
- Maestro Virtuoso Pinot Noir, 2024 (Consalcom)
- Maestro Virtuoso Viorica, 2024 (Consalcom)
- Chardonnay aged, 2023 (Vinaria Ungheni)
- Vinum estate Salut, 2022 (Vinum)
- 7 Coline Feteasca Regal & Traminer, 2025 (Vinaria din Vale)
- 7 Coline Viorica & Bianca, 2025 (Vinaria din Vale)
- Vintage Saperavi, 2022 (Vinaria din Vale)
- Vintage Malbec, 2019 (Vinaria din Vale)
- Vintage Chardonnay, 2022 (Vinaria din Vale)
- Domeniile Davidescu Rara Neagra & Saperavi, 2022 (Bavax — Domeniile Davidescu)
- Epizod by Salcuta Rose, 2025 (Salcuta)
- ENO Riesling & Traminer, 2025 (Salcuta)
- Epizod by Salcuta Viorica, 2025 (Salcuta)
- Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs, 2022 extrabrut (Cricova)
- Apertus Feteasca Regala & Riesling, 2023 (Salcuta)
- Mariage Blanc Viorica & Pinot Grigio, 2025 (Javgurvin Grup)
- Feteasca Regala, 2021 brut (Poiana Codrilor)
- Trei Mândre, 2025 (Divus Winery)
- Monad Collection Chardonnay, 2024 (Datinum)
- Monad Collection Merlot, 2023 (Datinum)
- Casa Vinicola Luca Brut Natur (Casa Vinicola Luca)
- Taraboste Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot, 2018 (Chateau Vartely)
- Taraboste Chardonnay, 2023 (Chateau Vartely)
- 47°N Chardonnay, 2025 (Vinaria Bostavan)
- Cuvee de Purcari Feteasca Alba Brut (Vinaria Purcari)
- Purcari Chardonnay, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- 1827 Viorica & Muscat Ottonel, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Sapiens Rose, 2025 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Alb de Purcari, 2023 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Nocturne Rara Neagra, 2024 (Vinaria Purcari)
- Chateau Cristi Family Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2020 (ABC New Business Line)
These gold-winning wines represent a rich spectrum of Moldova’s winemaking traditions, balancing native varietals with international blends and sparkling innovations. The accolades confirm Moldova’s growing recognition on the global wine stage.
Source: Mundus Vini (Meininger)
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