Asconi Tour

We went out to Asconi for the first time after Janet's going away party.  It was daylight, so we got to see things - and it was hot, too!  The place is beautiful and they are in the process of making it moreso.  We were taken on tour by one of the owners before having a tasting and lunch.

 

Second Wine Tasting

The first wine tasting at Carpe Diem was so successful we had  to do a second.  We had the same food but completely different wines.  Only a few people went to both.  It was great to be able to be with so many people and enjoy good Moldovan wine.

Night At Carpe Diem

While getting ready to leave Moldova, we decided we needed to taste new wines to bring with us to Angola.  Enter Carpe Diem.  The wine bar is very small - our table took up the entire space - but very stocked with Moldovan wine from small wineries.  We, along with ten of our friends, enjoyed an evening of wine tasting and delicious food.  We also ended up buying several bottles to take with us.

EtCetera Decor

The decor at EtCetera reminds me of an old farmhouse that's been lovingly restored.  There are many antiques, but they look like they're used.  It's a beautiful example of shabby chic.

More EtCetera Production

Bottling labels and machines and more aging vats.  We got to taste right out of one of the big tanks!

EtCetera Production Area

 
EtCetera's production facility is located in one building the size of a modern barn.  It's got good equipment and a nice, clean look.

Chateau Migdal - Products

 We received the top boxes filled with wine for fifty lei (about $3) each.  We also bought some other things from the company store next door.

Chateau Migdal - The Tasting Rom

Our party of nine was put in the Medieval Room for the tasting.  This is what the table looked like before we sat down.  Our first course included meats, cheeses, placinte, bread, sarmale, and fruit and veg.

We also had a hot course of mamaliga and pork tocana.  Everything was well prepared, and the wine flowed freely.