Branești Cellars
Brănești Cellars in an old limestone mine — 75km of tunnels at 60m depth, near Old Orhei, Moldova's first underground hotel.
75km galleries tour + sparkling tasting + concert/event in underground hall, combo with Old Orhei.
Worth it if you want a winery set in underground limestone galleries, minutes from Orheiul Vechi — sparkling tastings and, at times, events in the deep halls. Good to combine with the cave complex.
Brănești Cellars (1996) is a winery hidden inside a converted old limestone mine, 48km from Chișinău in Orhei district, 5 minutes from Old Orhei. 75km of tunnels at 60m depth with constant 12-14°C temperature and 90-92% humidity — ideal aging conditions. 800+ hectares of surface vineyards, varied portfolio from elegant sparkling to sweet dessert wines. The winery pioneers Moldova's first underground hotel and a «Stone Age» tourist complex with event hall.
- 75km of tunnels in old mine
- 60m depth + constant 12-14°C
- near Old Orhei (5 min)
- Moldova's first underground hotel
- underground concerts in event hall
- personal wine storage available
- limestone tunnel with barrels
- underground concert hall with stage lights
- bottle in niche label
- mine-winery entrance
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“Ask for technologist to give you a tour. Don’t go in there with a regular guide they know much less. Make sure to wear warm clothes since it’s cold inside the cellars. Great place to learn history of wine making in Moldova.”
“Probably the best wine cellar in Moldova. The guide, miss Nina was amazing. It is a smaller factory but with such an interesting history. Please do wisit this wonderful place.”
“This is a aunique place that i promise you will never forget . It’s like going to underworld from "The Stranger Thing" but in real life :) And if you like wine … no IF You Really have good taste in wine THIS Is a place for you ! Our guide Nina Petrovna was amazing! She was knowledgeable, entertaining and super positive . Highly recommended ☝️After our tour and wine tasting w…”
- reservation days ahead
- cold in cellars — jacket required
- underground hotel still under restoration