Unique luxury accommodation inside a beautifully restored 1893 castle-winery combining historical charm with modern comforts. Rooms feature elegant period-inspired design, winery tours and tastings on-site, gourmet restaurant with wine pairings, and romantic setting perfect for special occasions.
Castel Mimi occupies the historic grounds of the Mimi winery estate in Bulboaca village, Anenii Noi District, approximately 30 kilometres southeast of Chisinau — roughly 35 to 40 minutes by car. The winery was founded in 1893 under the administration of Moldovan governor Constantin Mimi, and the original limestone cellars remain an active part of the operation. A meticulous restoration returned the main castle building, vine rows, and formal gardens to working condition while integrating contemporary comforts throughout.
Accommodation spans rooms in the castle's main building and adjacent cottage units distributed across the vineyard estate. Castle rooms feature high ceilings, arched stone detailing, parquet floors, and bespoke period-influenced furniture. Cottage suites add private terraces overlooking vine rows that change colour dramatically through the seasons. All accommodation is air-conditioned and equipped with premium bedding and modern bathrooms. A boutique wine shop on the estate stocks the full Mimi portfolio including library releases unavailable in retail.
Dining at the estate restaurant is anchored in local produce: herb gardens supply the kitchen seasonally, and the chef's tasting menus are structured around wine pairings from the Mimi cellar. The wine bar operates throughout the day and hosts guided tastings led by estate sommeliers, covering indigenous Moldovan grape varieties including Fetească Neagră, Rara Neagră, and Viorica. Private cellar tours descend into 19th-century limestone tunnels holding barrels at controlled temperature.
The estate is particularly suited to weddings, milestone celebrations, and corporate retreats. Event spaces include a ballroom, outdoor stone terrace, and vine-flanked courtyard. Transfers from Chisinau can be arranged through the estate and deliver guests with no navigational complexity.
Amenities
- wine cellar tours
- fine dining restaurant
- wine bar
- free WiFi
- castle grounds
- event spaces
- wine tastings
- boutique wine shop
Location
Bulboaca village, Anenii Noi District MD-6512
46.8833, 29.0667 View on map
Highlights
- Cellar tours in 19th-century limestone tunnels with guided tastings of indigenous Moldovan grape varieties
- Castle rooms blending period architecture — arched stone, high ceilings, parquet floors — with contemporary comfort
- Estate wine shop stocking library releases and limited-edition bottlings unavailable in city retail
Tips for visiting
- Book cellar tours well in advance during harvest season (September–October) when capacity is heavily constrained
- Arrange estate transfers from Chisinau directly through the property — private drivers are reliable and avoid the uncertainty of city taxis navigating the rural road
- Lunch at the estate restaurant delivers the same seasonal produce quality as dinner at a lower price point