Ukrainian Indigenous White Wines on the Global Wine Stage

From June 16 to 20, the city of Chișinău (Moldova) hosted the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine under the auspices of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

As part of the official program, a presentation and tasting of Ukrainian white wines made from indigenous grape varieties was held, conducted by Nataliia Burlachenko, CEO of Big Wines. The wines featured were carefully selected during the National Tasting of Autochthonous Samples, which took place on June 6 in Ukraine.

Among the varieties presented were:

🍇 Sukholymanskyi Bilyi
🍇 Telti-Kuruk
🍇 Zahrei
🍇 Citronnyi of Magarach

...and other unique grapes with strong potential to become the signature of Ukrainian white winemaking.

 This time, Ukrainian wines were supported by:

🔹 Volodymyr Pechko, Head of the NGO "UKRSADVYNPROM"

🔹 Ricardo F. Nunez, President of the international group of companies Vinos de La Luz

🔹 Nataliia Burlachenko, CEO of Big Wines

🔹 Nataliia and Mykola Blahopoluchni, Sommelier School of the "Master-Class" company

🔹 Oleksandra Minenko-Decamps, CEO of Wine Signature Group

🔹 Viktoriia Ahromakova, CEO of Wine&Spirits Ukraine

🔹 Iryna Kovaliova, Director of the National Scientific Center “V.E. Tairov Institute of Viticulture and Winemaking”

🔹 Oksana Tkachenko, Head of the Department of Wine Technology and Sensory Analysis, Odesa National Technological University (ONTU)

🔹 Hanna Sarkisian, Deputy Director of the Institute of Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism Business and Enology, ONTU

🔹 Nataliia Kameneva, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Viticulture Consultant

🔹 Volodymyr Zelenytsia, Zelenytsi Winery

🔹 Kostiantyn Tintulov, Villa Tinta Winery

🔹 Volodymyr Palariiev, Frumushyka-Nova

🔹 Heorhii Molchanov, Slivyno Winery

The aim of the presentation

To demonstrate the potential of Ukrainian indigenous white grape varieties on the international stage, and to highlight the diversity and richness of Ukraine’s wine-growing terroir.

 The event resonated strongly with the audience - more than 76 guests took part in the tasting, showing not only interest in the wines but also genuine support for Ukraine.

The Ukrainian delegation - comprising over 20 participants - worked in unified, professional collaboration, ensuring a flawless and impactful presentation of the Ukrainian wine industry.

Among the distinguished guests were:

🔹 Ludmila Catlabuga, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Moldova
🔹 Ștefan Iamandi, Head of the Wine Office of Moldova
🔹 John Barker, Director General of OIV

 We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers - OIV, Wine of Moldova, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova,
as well as to all our partners, colleagues, and friends for their continued support.

🇺🇦 See you at the next international wine event!