Divin tasting in Moldova: Learn brandy types with a sommelier

Six types of Divin brandy, the oldest fifteen years in oak

A two-hour tasting at Barza Alba distillery in Balti, Moldova, where you learn to distinguish Divin brandy types, aromas and flavors from a sommelier, then taste six samples paired with local Moldavian foods. The company has produced brandy since 1944 using traditional double-distillation methods and oak aging.

The experience

Barza Alba distillery in Balti has made Divin brandy since 1944, and the sommelier walks you through how to taste it properly. Divin is a wine spirit made by double distillation and aged in oak barrels for at least three years. The name comes from the Romanian phrase "din vin" (from wine), and locals say the evaporating alcohol rises to the sky as a sacrifice for the quality left behind. You'll learn to distinguish the types, aromas, colors and tastes across the tasting, moving through six samples that include the oldest at fifteen years old.

The experience starts with a tour of the winery grounds, then moves to the tasting room where the sommelier introduces you to Divin, Brandy, and Rachiu from apple cider. As you taste each pour, you learn what to look for in the glass and how the aging process shapes the flavor. Local Moldavian foods arrive alongside: cheese, cured meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh fruit and placinta, a traditional pastry that pairs with the spirits. Still water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Six types of Divin brandy including a fifteen-year-old sample.
• sommelier-led tasting instruction on aromas, colors and flavors.
• local Moldavian foods with cheese, cured meats, seasonal vegetables, fruit and placinta.
• still water throughout the experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Barza Alba

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves the rest of your day open for other activities in Balti or elsewhere in Moldova, and the 18+ age requirement means this tasting works for adult travelers only.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Romanian.

What's the difference between Divin and regular brandy?

Divin is a brandy made specifically by double distillation from wine distillates aged at least three years in oak barrels. The sommelier explains the production method and how it differs from other spirits during the tasting.

How many types of Divin will I taste?

Six types of Divin are included in the tasting, with the oldest sample aged fifteen years in oak barrels.

What food is served with the tasting?

Local Moldavian foods pair the tastings: cheese, cured meats, seasonal vegetables and fruit, and placinta, a traditional pastry.

Is there a minimum age for this tasting?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the Divin tasting.