ABOUT US

The entire philosophy of the oldest divin factory in Republic of Moldova, Călărași Divin, is based on the complete production cycle. The company emphasizes product quality control, from the first to the last stage of production. The classic manufacturing method and the responsibility of the technologists working at Calarasi Divin determine the undeniable quality of the products.

1896

Founding of the Călărași Divin factory

530 ha

Own vineyards

100.000 dal

Stored divin distillates

Our history

In 1896, the Georgian scientist David Sarajishvili founded the Calarasi Divin divin distillery, which still stands as the oldest registered distillery in the Republic of Moldova. Between 1911 and 1915, the company was run by the scientist’s wife, Ecaterina Ivanovna. In the summer of 1945, Călărași Divin lost its status as a private economic unit and was declared as state property, with D. Gaihman as director.

The quality of Călărași Divin products has been recognized, accumulating over 50 awards and medals in national and international competitions. The success of the company is attributed to the entire team that puts in efforts to produce high-quality products.    

The Călărași Divin team is made up of over 200 people. Currently, there are 10 Călărași Divin stores operating in the Republic of Moldova, where the entire range of products is sold.

Călărași Divin owns 530 hectares of vineyards located in the Codri region of Moldova, encompassing the areas of Pitușca, Păulești, and Meleșeni villages in the Călărași district. The geographical positioning of the area ensures favorable climatic and soil conditions for obtaining organic raw materials. Across the entire surface, 7 varieties of European white grapes are cultivated.

With over 125 years of history, Călărași Divin factory takes pride in having a complete production cycle. In 2022, Călărași Divin achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to launch a divin with IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status.

The specialty of the company is the production of divin spirits, which are classified into 7 collections. Among other products made by the distillery are brandy, strong alcoholic beverages, wine spirits, liqueurs and sparkling wines.

In the cellars of Călărași Divin, over 100 thousand wine distillates are stored, with maturation ages ranging from 1 to over 50 years. For the maturation process, over 6.000 oak barrels are used.

1896

Founding of the Călărași Divin factory

1972

Production of the first 3-star divin

1976

Production of the first “Călărași” 7 years divin

2017

Creation of the blend for the “Imperiul Călărași 50 years” divin

2022

Launching of the first divin with IGP status

Călărași Divin continues to write the history of the divin in the Republic of Moldova. In 2022, Călărași Divin made history by becoming the first company to launch a divin with IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status.

The company’s brand portfolio includes both three-year and five-year aged divins with this prestigious status. The IGP national symbol is prominently displayed on their labels, informing consumers that they are holding a brandy of superior quality.