- Title: Moldova celebrates Wine Day, sets eyes on Asian markets
- Date: 6th October 2019
- Summary: VARIOUS OF MAN POURING WINE INTO GLASS VARIOUS OF PEOPLE DRINKING WINE
- Embargoed: 20th October 2019 13:27
- Keywords: wine festival export wine Moldovan wine wine market
- Location: CHISINAU, MOLDOVA
- City: CHISINAU, MOLDOVA
- Country: Moldova
- Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment
- Reuters ID: LVA003AZYL8HL
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Thousands of Moldovans flocked to the central square of the capital Chisinau on Saturday (October 5) to celebrate the National Wine Day and take advantage of a rare opportunity to taste wines from various corners of the country.
Listening to traditional songs and watching folk dance people moved from tent to tent, tasting different wines from less-stylish brands poured from plastic bottles to exclusive ones, which won prizes at international wine festivals.
Wine makers said they set sites on Asian markets, which are seen as a huge opportunity because of the high demand and low local production.
Exports of wines and spirits such as cognac and vodka are a big currency earner for Moldova - which has a population of 3.5 million and is one of Europe's poorest states.
(Production: Dorin Scobioala, Dmitry Turlyun) - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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