Estate vintner since 1957

Wines of the familyRoșca

Three generations. Seventy four hectares of vine. One quiet corner of Moldova.

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Numbers

Latitude, altitude, soil. The variables we cannot change, and the ones we work with.

Aerial view of the Roșca vineyards from the northwest

74hectares

Estate vines for perennial cultivation, planted within walking distance of the winery.

275metres

Above sea level. High enough for cool nights, low enough for ripeness.

3

terroirs

Brătuleni in the centre, Ghetlova in the Codru forests, Babele on Lake Ialpug.

47.16°

north

On the same latitude as Burgundy and the Loire.

Our wines

Reds and whites carry the name Helgi, an old word for noble. Our rosé honours Stella, the matriarch of the family.

Red

Helgi

Colour: Ruby
Volume: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grapes: Merlot, Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon

White

Riesling de Rhein

Colour: Pale yellow
Volume: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 12%
Grapes: Riesling

White

Chardonnay

Colour: Golden
Volume: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 12.5%
Grapes: Chardonnay

White

Sauvignon Blanc

Colour: Pale yellow green
Volume: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 12%
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Rosé

Rose Memoirs by Stella

Colour: Salmon
Volume: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 12.5%
Grapes: Pinot Noir

Vineyards

The Roșca name binds vineyards from the centre of Moldova down to Lake Ialpug in Ukrainian Bessarabia. Each parcel has its own climate, soil, and quiet character.

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“A hidden gem of Moldovan winemaking. Wines of remarkable character, born from sun drenched hillsides and centuries of tradition.”
Wine Enthusiast

Two generations

Founder

Oleg Roșca

Doctor of Technical Sciences and a defining figure in Moldova's wine industry.

He founded the Roșca wine business and built the estate from the first planting. His professional rigour and devotion to craft shape every bottle that leaves the cellar.