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Via Huși
Over 600 years of winemaking tradition
The Huși vineyard is located in the heart of Moldavia, “nestled” on the moluccan hills surrounding the city in the shape of a “crown of the dynasty”, being one of the oldest and most famous wine-growing areas in Romania. Dating back to the 15th century, the wine-growing regions of Huși have a long tradition and are of particular importance in the history of Romanian viticulture.
The history of the wine region of Huși: From the 1415 attestation to the school of viticulture
The first documentary mentions of vineyards in Huși date back to 1415, marking one of the earliest written evidence of vine cultivation in Moldova. During the reign of Stephen the Great, the viticulture of the Huși region gained fame, and another significant attestation of the Huși vineyards is found in a hrisov of 1474, when the ruler of Moldavia donated his vineyards to the monastery of Putna.
Another crucial moment in the development of viticulture in Huși took place in 1908, when the School of Viticulture was established in Huși, a fundamental institution in the modernization of vine growing and wine production techniques. The School trained generations of specialists who contributed not only to the development of viticulture in Huși, but also in other wine-growing areas of the country.
Another turning point in the viticultural history of the region took place in 1913, when Gheorghe Gheorghiu, the first director of the School of Viticulture, “poured” the first champagne from the wines of Huși, together with the Roman-German company Mott.
Source: Th. Codreanu, History of Hușilor, Publishing House: Porto-Franco, 1995
The viticultural tradition of Huși is in continuous evolution over the centuries, turning the city into a wine center of reference in Moldova. The fertile soil and favorable climate have been fundamental in the production of exceptional wines, appreciated nationally and internationally.
In our desire to bring back the luster of the vineyard, we saved the old winery and transformed it into a modern and welcoming winery. This initiative not only helps to save a heritage wine-growing centre, but revitalizes the region’s viticultural tradition, providing a fresh and promising direction for the future.
Our story
Revitalizing the wine tradition in Huși
crafts people
e u K y P o p l e
Bruno Rossi
Founder & Owner
Phillipe Moratti
Executive Director
Agatha Rossi
Senior Winemaker
Ella Campo
Viticulture Manager
Moments in time
Over 600 years of history
1415
The first attestation of vineyards in Huși
The Huși vineyard is mentioned for the first time in historical documents in 1415, making it one of the oldest wine-growing areas in Romania.
1908
Establishment of the School of Viticulture in Huși
In 1908, the School of Viticulture is established in Huși, a major step in the development of modern techniques of vine cultivation and wine production.
1913
The first champagne made from Huși wine
A significant moment in the viticultural history of the region was in 1913, when Gheorghe Gheorghiu, the first director of the School of Viticulture, together with the Romano-German company Mott, produced the first champagne made from Huși wine. This is an important step in the diversification of wine production in Huși and a symbol of the region’s quality.
from 2020
Via Huși
After the revitalization of the vineyard in Podgoria Huși, we are focusing on innovation and excellence to position Podgoria Huși among the leading sparkling wine producers in Romania. This initiative brings a breath of fresh air to the winemaking tradition in Huși, while at the same time preserving respect for the region’s historical heritage, an essential factor in the quality of the wines produced here.
