- Title: Moldova celebrates Wine Day, sets eyes on Asian markets
- Date: 6th October 2019
- Summary: CHISINAU, MOLDOVA (OCTOBER 5, 2019) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF PEOPLE AT WINE FESTIVAL VARIOUS OF WINE PRODUCER DRINKING WINE AND TALKING TO FESTIVAL VISITOR VARIOUS OF FESTIVAL VISITORS RAISING GLASSES STAND AT WINE FESTIVAL VARIOUS OF WINE BOTTLES (SOUNDBITE) (Moldovan) "VINARIA ATU" COMPANY OWNER, VICTOR VUTCARAU, SAYING: "The product we want to sell must meet the requirements of importers - the wine must be of high quality at a low price. Currently, Moldova is a country that sells wine very cheaply. We should focus on raising prices, but the quality of wines should rise accordingly." VARIOUS OF PEOPLE AT WINE FESTIVAL (SOUNDBITE) (Moldovan) "BOSTAVAN WINERIES" COMPANY CO-OWNER, VICTOR BOSTAN, SAYING: "An important feature of the Chinese market is that they are interested in quality wines, they are not disposed to buying and drinking wines of average quality or below average. For them, there is no question of price, but a question of quality. This is a great advantage for us, because the quality of our products always exceeds the price for which we offer it." GLASS OF WINE IN BOSTAN'S HAND VARIOUS OF FESTIVAL VISITORS DANCING IN CIRCLE AROUND WINE GLASSES VARIOUS OF WINE BOTTLES (SOUNDBITE) (Moldovan) OWNER OF "CARPE DIEM" WINE COMPANY, ION LUCA, SAYING: "The European market is full of quality wines. The Asian market is interesting because they hardly have their own local wines. Demand is much higher than local supply, so there is room for our colleagues from France, Italy, Spain, and for us, since there is no local production." BOTTLES OF WINE ON DISPLAY
- 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: LVA001AZYL8HL
- 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.
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