Castel Mimi Winery is a magnificent chateau, built at the end of the 19th century by the last governor of Bessarabia, Constantin Mimi. When the Soviet Union collapsed, all the employees got one share in the winery. One employee understood that things would never work like this, so started buying up the shares and by 1998 had succeeded in acquiring the majority. He brought in an Italian architect to redesign the building, which had naturally fallen into complete disrepair, and set about restoring it as well as adding a new section. This took place between 2011 and 2016.

Like so many of the other large wineries in Moldova, everything has been rebuilt with tourist experience in mind. There are beautiful manicured gardens and a maze. You can relive the chateau’s history at the ‘Time Table’, which is all directed by a swish of the guide’s hand. Then head upstairs to the tastefully decorated restaurant, which serves contemporary takes on Moldovan cuisine paired with its wines.

At Mimi Castle we will make an excursion, which will include a visit to: Historical Cellars, Production area, Castle's Gardens & Interiors. After excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious appetizers (Granа Padano cheese with grapes and nuts, Salmon tartar, Homemade terrine with toast, Dry salami, olives, Brie cheese cubes, Apricots, almonds, mint etc). The excursion at Castle Mimi Winery lasts about 90 minutes.