Vinoteca Wine Republic – str. A. Șciusev 86
Explore Codrinschii – Single Varietals and Blends
September 13 | 19:00
Wine Republic, 86 Alexei Șciusev Street, Chișinău
Price: 400 MDL
Sommelier: Vadim Brînzeanu
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A grape variety with roots and rebirth – the real story of Codrinschii.
Creation and testing period:
Codrinschii is an indigenous red grape variety from Moldova, born from the cross between Rară Neagră (also known as Băbească Neagră) and Cabernet Sauvignon. It was created at the Scientific Research Institute for Viticulture and Winemaking, registered for testing in 1967, with research continuing intensively from the 1980s.
Agronomic and ampelographic characteristics
• High content of anthocyanins (~507 mg/dm³), comparable to Merlot, but with higher acidity than Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.
• Late ripening (end of September – beginning of October).
• Resistant to frost up to –22 °C, but sensitive to fungal diseases.
• In 2016, Codrinschii covered only 229 hectares in Moldova.
A discreet period, followed by rebirth
Although created in the Soviet era, Codrinschii remained largely forgotten. Only in 2016, with the foundation of ATU Winery, was this variety revived and brought back into the spotlight.
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Wines to be presented at the tasting
• ATU Winery Codrinschii, rosé dry 2023
• Domeniile Pană – Codrinschii, red dry 2023
• Crama Neamțu – Codrinschii, red dry 2023
• Crama Neamțu – Domn Mihai, blend of Fetească Neagră / Codrinschii / Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023
• ATU Winery – “Fata cu Flori”, Codrinschii / Saperavi, red dry 2020
• ATU Winery “Revedere”, Codrinschii & Saperavi, red dry 2018
These unique wines, from ATU Winery, Crama Neamțu, and Domeniile Pană, can be discovered and enjoyed at Wine Republic, in an atmosphere dedicated to Moldovan indigenous wines.
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What you will experience
• 6 wines from Codrinschii, both single varietals and blends.
• A historical journey from the origins of this variety to its revival by ATU Winery, along with modern interpretations by renowned local wineries.
• A guided evening led by sommelier Vadim Brînzeanu.
Limited seats – don’t miss the chance to discover this unique Moldovan grape variety at Wine Republic!
