Some aspects of wine production with protected geographic indication and protected designation of origin in Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Producing wines with protected geographical indication (PGI) and protected designation of origin (PDO) has now become a criterion for assessing the level of development of the wine sector. In most countries with the secular tradition in wine production is given increased attention to wines in these quality categories. Taking into account the great importance of their production Moldova is included in this activity too. Considering reorienting Moldovan wine exports to the European market and the liberalization of the markets for them, the significance of this activity is a priority even indisputable. Based on the proposals submitted by SPIHFT to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) issued Order No. 105 of 10.06.2011 on approval of demarcation of the geographical areas to produce wines with PGI wine namely: “CODRU”, “VALUL LUI TRAIAN”, “ ŞTEFAN VODĂ” and “BĂLŢI” (for cognacs and brandy). By Order No. 50 of 04.04.2012 MAFI approved the demarcation of the geographical areas wine to produce wines with denomination of origin, which includes 16 conventional designations of origin - names of wine centers - Ciumai, Trifeşti, Comrat, Tigheci, Cimişlia, Purcari, Căuşeni, Bulboaca, Răzeni, Hînceşti, Chişinău, Romăneşti, Nisporeni, Orhei, Călăraşi and Teleneşti.