Chateau Cojusna

Château Cojușna – Where Moldova’s Wine Heritage Lives On

Nestled in the heart of Moldova’s Codru wine region, Château Cojușna tells a story born from centuries of tradition and devotion to the art of winemaking. Viticulture here dates back to ancient times, when monks from the nearby monasteries of Căpriana and Condrița cultivated vineyards and crafted sacred wines for religious rituals.

Building on this legacy, Château Cojușna was founded in 1995 by Grigore Panus, a visionary determined to preserve the spirit of Moldovan winemaking. Between 1997 and 1999, the winery, production facilities, and the emblematic Wine Tower were built, surrounded by more than 200 hectares of vineyards spread across the protected geographical area of Codru PGI.

The winery cultivates both international and native grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi, Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Fetească Neagră, and Fetească Albă—each expressing the unique terroir of Codru, with its forest-protected hills, mineral soils, and ideal microclimate.

Visitors are invited to explore underground wine galleries, oak-barrel maturation halls, and the first French Charentais distillation installation in Moldova. The journey continues through elegant tasting rooms, a Wine Museum rich in history, and the panoramic Wine Tower, offering breathtaking views over Cojușna village and its surrounding vineyards.

Today, Château Cojușna stands as a symbol of authenticity and craftsmanship, where every bottle captures the harmony between tradition, land, and passion—turning each visit into a true discovery of Moldovan wine culture.

Château Cojușna Tour
The guided tour of the Château Cojușna wine complex offers a unique opportunity to discover the winemaking process and wine traditions through a series of engaging and educational activities. The tour program includes the following stages:

• You will start the tour in the winery courtyard, where you will be greeted by a stunning view of the tower. Here, the guide will share the fascinating history of the winery’s founding.

• You will visit an impressive collection wine gallery, where you will discover valuable and rare wines highly appreciated by connoisseurs.

• The tour will continue with an exploration of the underground galleries, the heart of the winery, where the wine ages in oak barrels in an authentic setting.

• You will reach the distillation hall, where you will learn about the modern distillation process and the equipment used to produce brandy.

• You will have the opportunity to visit the brandy aging rooms, where the spirits are stored in oak barrels to develop their refined flavors.

• Next, you will explore the tasting rooms, each decorated in a unique style, providing a special setting for wine tastings.

• You will take a journey through time at the winemaking museum.

• At the end of the tour, the most curious visitors will have the chance to climb the Château Cojușna tower, where a breathtaking view of the winery and the village of Cojușna awaits.