Plincuvin Wine Shop
Wine shop-bar with by-the-glass tastings and 400+ Moldovan labels
Buy or drink 400+ Moldovan wines on site + sommelier advice
One of the widest selections of Moldovan wines in one place — ideal for shopping and tasting.
Plincuvin is the wine shop + wine bar combo on Teatrului street — the largest Moldovan wine selection at one address in Chișinău (400+ labels covering all 4 regions: Codru, Ștefan Vodă, Valul lui Traian, Bălți). The "drink in or take out" concept: any bottle from the shelves can be opened on site (small cork charge) or bought for home. Sommelier on duty daily for personalised recommendations (by budget, acidity preference, occasion). Weekly themed tastings (Friday evening) with guest producers: Castel Mimi, Et Cetera, Asconi, Crama Mircești etc. Unpretentious atmosphere, perfect for learning about Moldovan wine without pressure.
- Honest advice for a wine gift
- Better selection than the big chains
- Informative tastings, no pretension
- Fair prices vs. the shelf
- Warm atmosphere in the evening
- Shelves with hundreds of bottles floor to ceiling
- Cheese platter + 3 glasses lined up
- Brick wall in warm light
- Old Purcari label in close-up
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“A perfect place for a Friday evening chat. The wine selection is great, with a lot of diversity. The staff was very friendly and helpful, they helped us choose the best wines. They also have starters like cheese and prosciutto slices and also bread sticks. Prices are really decent, with great wine bottles at ~15-20€. A great deal! I would definitely recommend to check this plac…”
“But far the best place for down to earth, chilled out drinks in Chisinau. Awesome place, incredible Moldovan wine, brilliant atmosphere, super friendly, buzzing vibe. I love this place and can't say enough great things about it. Huge shout out to Dana who is the manager/sommelier and has patience and kindness to help you select wines to try. I tasted some of the best white win…”
“I really enjoyed visiting this wine shop! Most of the wines are from local producers, and the selection is wide — there’s something for every taste. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it easy to take your time and choose the perfect bottle. After visiting, all you want is to come back again. Highly recommended!”
- Small space — 6 seats at the bar
- No full kitchen (cheese platters only)
- Open until 10 — not late-night