Chateau Purcari Winery and traditional farmhouse stop over

Depart Chișinău at about 11.00 am

• Depart from Chișinău or nearby areas, arriving at Château Purcari in Purcari village, Ștefan Vodă district (approximately 120 km from Chișinău, about a 2-hour drive).

Château Purcari Wine Tasting Tour (1.5 Hours)

🍷 1.5-Hour Wine Tasting Itinerary

 — Arrival & Check-in

• Complete registration at the reception; it is strongly recommended to book in advance to ensure availability, especially on weekends.

— Guided Winery Tour (approximately 45-60 minutes)

• Production Area: Observe the grape processing, fermentation, and bottling processes, and learn about the birthplace of Moldova’s iconic wines.

• Historic Cellars: Visit the historic cellars dating back to 1560, view the aged oak barrels and vintage maps, and learn how Purcari wines conquered the royal courts of Europe.

• Note: The guided tour is available in Romanian, English, and Russian.

— Wine Tasting (approximately 30 minutes)

• Classic Package  including:

  • Chardonnay (white wine)

  • Rosé de Purcari (rosé)

  • Rară Neagră (red wine, characteristic local variety)

  • Cuvée Alb Brut (sparkling wine)

• Served with nuts, breadsticks, and still water.

— Free Time & Departure

• Visit the wine shop to purchase bottles (the Classic Package wines are available for retail).

• Free time 30-45 mins in winery 

• Depart for Carahasani (approximately 30-40 minutes drive) to the Cobza family home.

Evening — Arrival at the Cobza Family House

• Guests arrive at the family home in Carahasani, welcomed by Natalia and Matteo with a glass of local wine or vișinată (sour cherry liqueur).

• Check-in to your cozy room — settle in, freshen up, and enjoy the peaceful village atmosphere.

18:30 — Full Traditional Moldovan Dinner

• A generous homemade feast served in the garden or dining room:

  • Mămăligă with brânză (fresh cheese) and smântână

  • Sarmale (stuffed cabbage rolls), placinte, and fresh salads from the garden

  • House wine and traditional desserts

• Warm conversation and storytelling with your hosts about village life and Moldovan customs.

20:30 onward — Free Time at Your Leisure

• Relax in the garden with a glass of wine, stargaze, read, or simply unwind.

• Overnight stay at the Cobza family house. 🌙

DAY 2 — Farm Life & Culinary Immersion

09:30–10:00 — Slow Morning

• Wake up to birdsong and the smells of the countryside. Free time to stroll the garden.

10:00 — Breakfast at the House

• Fresh, homemade breakfast: eggs from the farm, garden vegetables, fresh bread, local cheeses, and coffee/tea.

11:00 — Traditional Moldovan Cooking Masterclass

• Hands-on lesson with Natalia (and Matteo’s Italian touch):

  • Learn to make placinte (traditional pies) or sarmale from scratch

  • Discover secrets of mămăligă and seasonal garden ingredients

  • Taste your creations along the way!

12:30 — Horse-Drawn Cart Ride Around the Village (1 hour)

• Climb aboard a traditional Moldovan cart (căruță) for a scenic 1-hour ride through Carahasani.

• Pass by village lanes, orchards, and vineyards — a perfect photo opportunity and a glimpse of authentic rural life.

13:30 — Return to the House for Dinner (Lunch)

• A relaxed midday meal featuring dishes prepared during the masterclass, plus fresh garden sides and house wine.

Afternoon (approx. 15:00) — Farm Experience

• Milking the cows — hands-on introduction to the daily farm routine

• Collecting chicken eggs — gather fresh eggs from the henhouse

• A true “farm-to-table” moment to complete your countryside day.

16:30 — Farewell & Departure

• Say goodbye to your hosts (and the animals!), with optional purchase of homemade preserves, cheese, or wine to take home.

Arrive back in Chisinau around 6.30 pm