Igor from Chisinau

About me I’m a businessman in the automotive sector of Moldova and a father of smart kid Maxim. My job involves frequent meetings with suppliers and customers from abroad, and I can say that knowing some facts about the partner’s home country and talking about yours is key for any conversation. My biggest passion is traveling with my family, and to my joy, they share it complete...

Jan 31, 2025

ATU Chisinau

Urban winery

""ATU" in Chisinau is a winery you don't have to travel far to visit. Get a tour and try their whole range -- I especially recommend their whites..."

Moldova’s chateaus and wineries are really a top reason for a visit, but all of them are evidently located in the countryside where their vineyards are, and you can really get an unforgettable experience at Chateau Vartely or Et Cetera wineries, but that would require a minimum 1-hour drive from Chisinau.

Luckily, there is a solution for you if you want to discover a Moldavian winery and see the whole process of wine-making but don’t want to make a long trip for it. A few years ago, local wine enthusiasts founded wine brand ATU and a winery which they call the“first urban winery”, and it’s true, because it is located just at the entrance of Chisinau, on the road to the airport.

Here you can get a tour of the winery, explaining the process and features of wine-making, and after that try the whole range of ATU wines. Usually, tours are held by the winery's founder, so it's easy to share his enthusiasm and passion.

My absolute ATU favorites are their whites – Feteasca Alba and Viorica, made from endemic vines grown exclusively in Moldova.

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Bulevardul Dacia 58

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