Exploring Codrinschii – Single Variety and Blends

Exploring Codrinschii – Single Variety and Blends

A grape with roots, silence, and rebirth – the authentic story of Codrinschii

On December 4, at 19:00, Wine Republic (Str. Alexei Șciusev 86) invites you to a premium wine tasting dedicated to one of Moldova’s rarest and most expressive native varieties: Codrinschii.
The tasting will be led by Wine Republic’s Head Sommelier, Vadim Brînzeanu, who will present both the history of this unique grape and its modern interpretations.

Price: 350 MDL

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Codrinschii – a grape created, forgotten, and reborn

Creation and early research

Codrinschii is an indigenous Moldovan red grape, born from a cross between Rară Neagră and Cabernet Sauvignon.
It was developed at the Scientific Research Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking, entering testing in 1967, with extensive studies continuing throughout the 1980s.

Agronomic and ampelographic characteristics

This variety stands out for:
 • deep colour and firm structure, similar to Merlot;
 • naturally higher acidity, giving freshness and tension;
 • late ripening (late September – early October);
 • good resistance to frost down to –22 °C;
 • limited vineyard surface in Moldova.

A quiet period followed by rebirth

Despite its potential, the grape remained in obscurity for many years.
Only in 2016, with the foundation of ATU Winery, was Codrinschii revived and brought back into the spotlight. This marked the beginning of its modern renaissance in local winemaking.

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Wines of the evening – 6 expressions, single variety and blends
 1. ATU Winery – Codrinschii, dry rosé 2023
 2. Domeniile Pană – Codrinschii, dry red 2023
 3. Crama Neamțu – Codrinschii, dry red 2023
 4. Crama Neamțu – Domn Mihai, 2023 (Fetească Neagră / Codrinschii / Cabernet Sauvignon)
 5. ATU Winery – “Fata cu Flori”, Codrinschii / Saperavi, dry red 2020
 6. ATU Winery – “Revedere”, Codrinschii & Saperavi, dry red 2018

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What you will discover
 • Six wines made from the Codrinschii grape — both single-varietal and blends.
 • A historical journey from the creation of the variety to its modern revival.
 • Differences in style and technique: rosé, youthful reds, blends, and aged wines.
 • Professional guidance from Vadim Brînzeanu, Wine Republic’s Head Sommelier.

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Limited seats available — early reservation is recommended.