Gifts
What to buy in Moldova: wine and other souvenirs
Wine is the obvious souvenir from Moldova, whose wines sell in 71 countries according to the National Office for Vine and Wine; divin (Moldovan wine brandy), crafts and food gifts are the others on travellers’ lists. Here is what we would pack from our own cellar, what else to look for, and how much wine you can take into the EU or Great Britain duty-free.
Which Moldovan wines make good souvenirs?
- A bottle with an artist’s label. Every vintage of our Artitude collection has a label created by a Moldovan artist; Artitude Merlot 2015, for example, is 349 MDL.
- Moldova’s own white grape. Viorica is one of the varieties Moldova counts as its own. We make two dry whites from the 2023 vintage: Goliard Viorica (289 MDL) and Artitude Viorica (189 MDL). More in our Viorica guide.
- A Kagor-style wine. Pastoral Red is a sweet red liqueur wine in the Kagor style, 16% vol (119 MDL).
- Sparkling Fetească Neagră. KAVI is a brut rosé sparkling wine from Moldova’s own red grape, Fetească Neagră, PGI Codru, 2025 vintage (150 MDL).
- Pomegranate wine. Pastoral Pomegranate is a fruit wine (119 MDL); see all our fruit wines.
- Alcohol-free. LifWin wines are made for people who drive or do not drink: white, red and rosé; LifWin Merlot Rosé is 160 MDL.
Ready-made ideas by budget are on Moldovan wine gifts.
What else do people bring home from Moldova?
GPSmyCity’s list of 20 Moldovan products to take home (2015) includes, besides wine and divin, traditional pottery, carpets, handmade tablecloths, folk instruments, mărțișor, walnut jam, chocolate and balsam. Divin is Moldova’s wine brandy: according to the National Office for Vine and Wine, it is distilled twice from wine and aged for at least three years in oak, and its PGI covers the whole country. We do not make divin; we do make herbal balsams, Balsam de Galiția (229 MDL).
How much wine can you take home?
Moldova is outside the EU, so the duty-free allowances for arrivals from outside apply:
| Arriving in | Still wine | Also allowed | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| The European Union | 4 litres (five 0.75 L bottles fit within it) | 2 litres of sparkling or fortified wine, or 1 litre of spirits over 22% vol; 16 litres of beer | For your own use, not for resale; no allowance under 17 |
| Great Britain | 18 litres of wine, still or sparkling (24 bottles of 0.75 L) | 9 litres of fortified wine or other drinks up to 22% vol, or 4 litres of spirits; 42 litres of beer and cider | For your own use or as a gift; declare anything above |
Check your airline’s rules on liquids before you pack, and the customs page of the country you fly to.
Where can you buy our wines?
In our online shop: orders go out through Nova Post in Moldova, to a branch for pickup or by courier to your door, and prices include 20% VAT.
- −10% on 6 or more bottles of wine, the same wine or mixed: the discount appears in the cart by itself.
- Free home delivery by Nova Post courier on orders from 500 MDL.
- Pickup from a Nova Post branch is free.
If you would rather taste first, come to the winery at Răzeni, about 30 km from Chișinău: tours run Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00, by advance booking, in Romanian, Russian or English.
| Tour | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic: tour and tasting | 280 MDL per person |
| Plus: tour, tasting and cașcaval cheese | 380 MDL per person |
| Standard: tour, tasting and a meal | 600 MDL per person |
| Premium: private guide, a meal and two gift bottles | 1,000 MDL per person |
FAQ
What can I buy in Moldova as a gift?
Wine; divin, Moldova’s wine brandy; crafts such as pottery, carpets and handmade tablecloths; mărțișor; and food gifts such as walnut jam and chocolate (GPSmyCity’s list of Moldovan products to take home).
How much wine can I bring from Moldova to the EU?
Duty-free, 4 litres of still wine (five 0.75 L bottles) plus 2 litres of sparkling or fortified wine, or 1 litre of spirits instead, for your own use (Your Europe).
How much wine can I bring from Moldova to the UK?
Arriving in Great Britain, 18 litres of wine, still or sparkling, plus 9 litres of fortified wine or 4 litres of spirits (GOV.UK).
Can I order Moldovan wine online?
Yes: our online shop sends orders through Nova Post in Moldova, to a branch for pickup or by courier to your door.
Sources
- GPSmyCity, “Chisinau Shopping Guide: 20 Moldovan Products to Take Home”, 2015 (opens in a new tab)
- National Office for Vine and Wine (Wine of Moldova), “Enotourism Guide. Republic of Moldova”, 2025, pp. 11 and 13 (exports, Divin) (opens in a new tab)
- Your Europe (European Union), “Rules for carrying alcohol and tobacco in the EU and leaving and entering the EU” (opens in a new tab)
- GOV.UK, “Bringing goods into the UK for personal use: Arriving in Great Britain” (opens in a new tab)
- Doina Vin, “Delivery and payment”
- Doina Vin, “Tours”: days, hours, languages
