
In 2020, Moldovan wines won 956 medals in 32 international competitions, setting a new record for themselves in the number of awards in 1 year.
This was reported by the National Bureau of Vine and Wine, noting that, despite the obstacles and limitations caused by the global epidemiological situation, the winemakers of our country managed to cope with difficulties and achieve success at the most significant exhibitions and competitions in the world of wine. At the same time, 624 of the total number of medals received last year were won by Moldovan winemakers who participated in competitions with the support of the National Bureau of Vine and Wine. Most of the total number of medals - 417 - are gold. In addition, were received 277 silver medals and 169 bronze medals. Moldovan wines have won the largest number of medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) - 124 awards, the International Wine Challenge - 77 awards and Galicja Vitis - 73 awards. In 2020, the TOP-20 wine-making companies of Moldova, which received the largest number of awards at international and local specialized competitions, included: Fautor - 148 medals; Purcari Winery - 134 medals; Cricova - 45 medals; Chateau Vartely - 40 medals; Castel MIMI - 37 medals; Novak Winery - 37 medals; Bostavan - 35 medals; DK Intertrade - 26 medals; Vinăria din Vale - 25 medals; Gitana Winery - 24 medals; Asconi - 23 medals; Kazyak Vin JSC - 20 medals; Suvorov Vin SRL - 19 medals; Cimișlia Wineries - 18 medals; Imperial Wine - 17 medals; Salcuta LLC - 16 medals; Timbrus Purcari Estate - 16 medals; Chateau Cristi - 15 medals; Aurelius - 14 medals; .KVINT - 14 medals; Calaras Divin - 12 medals; Basavin - 11 medals; Chateau Cojusna - 11 medals; Tomai-Vinex - 10 medals. At the same time, the Fautor winery again, as in the previous year, was the leader in the ranking, having received a record number of medals in 2020. Cristina Frolov, director of the National Bureau of Vine and Wine, noted that the medals received last year at international competitions continue the tradition of recognizing the value of quality wines from Moldova. “The constant annual increase in the number of medals that our wines receive at international competitions proves once again that we are going in the right direction and thanks to the efforts made by winemakers in cooperation with the National Bureau of Vine and Wine, the country produces quality wines recognized all over the world. Moldova has a huge potential for the development of the wine sector, and the National Office for Vine and Wine, within the framework of its programs, will continue to promote Moldovan wines, both locally and internationally, ”said Cristina Frolov. In 2019, Moldovan wines received 842 awards at 43 international competitions.// 18.02.2021 — InfoMarket.