Romănești () is one of Moldova's largest

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from the north of

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, part of the

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of Moldova. This winery originated as the winemaking estate of the noble

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. One of its former owners, Grigory Cristi, was the governor of

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between 1902 and 1905. The winery has produced a notable

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-type red wine since 1960.

External links

www.romanesti.moldagro.md - the official site
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