The spring edition of the Vernisajul Vinului (Wine Vernissage) was marked by liquor and music from the 80s. 51 companies have presented their beverages, some having came up with new ideas.

"We are launching a new wine collection called Premium: two red wines, two baricated wines, wines ripened in French oak barrels, and a special white wine that is a blend of a European variety Chardonnay, and a native variety, Feteasca" a winery representative, Rodica Căruntu explained.

"I present you Rosé, a Cabernet wine. It taste extraordinary" a winery representative, Alexei Mocanu said.

Winemakers claim that this event helps promote their production.

"Many Moldovans working abroad buy our products, they know us for along time and seek our wines" winemaker, Mihail Sava mentioned.

Guests were simply delighted:

"The wines taste amazing and the atmosphere is unforgettable."

"We welcome the support provided by donors from the united states as well as the Swedish government."

"It is amazing, good job!"

The event also gathered representatives of foreign embassies in Moldova, who remained pleasantly surprised by the Moldovan liquor. They believe that export might grow in the following years.

"This November China will organize the first world import edition. Over 15 000 customers will gather from all over the world. Moldovans will also participate" Chinese Embassy advisor to Moldova, Geng Fei declared.

"I hope that more quality wines will be imported in Czech Republic" Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Moldova, Zdenek Krejci said.

"80% of the wines presented here are young white and rose from 2017. Nobody knows of those wines yet, therefore consumers will for the first time taste about 300 samples, 80 percent, about 240 samples" director of the National Office of Vine and Wine, Gheorghe Arpentin mentioned.

"The quality of Moldovan wine improves and I believe it has much potential to attract tourists" United States Ambassador to Moldova, James Pettit declared.

Winemaking is an important branch for Moldova's economy, having greatly developed over the past few years.

"Each two wine bottles in the world are manufactured in Republic of Moldova, but this is not enough. We have the possibility, quality and quantity to advance. The funds increase each year. Only last year, subventions were of 100 millions" Minister of Agriculture, Liviu Volconovici declared.

The best wines were awarded. The event reached its 14th edition, organized by is the National Wine and Wine Office in partnership with USAID Moldova.