{"id":2121,"date":"2019-08-09T07:34:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T07:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/?page_id=2121"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T08:20:43","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/our-story\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR STORY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]\n\t<div class=\"title-subtitle-box   \" style=\" text-align: center;\">\n\t\t<h1 style=\" text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0px;\" >OUR STORY<\/h1>\n\t<\/div> [\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Where the sky meets the earth, on a land touched by God, as far as the eye can see you are surrounded by endless rows of vineyards bathed in gentle sunlight. We carry a lifelong love for this land, for it is here that our grandfather once walked, working tirelessly to create what we now call S\u0103lcu\u021ba.<\/p>\n<p>We are privileged to have grown, generation after generation, with a deep patriotic spirit rooted in our hearts \u2014 a sense of responsibility to honor our homeland and to craft wines that represent, above all, who we are, as well as our origins and our country. We firmly believe that the most beautiful thing in life is to know your mission, to do what you love, and to bring joy into people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p>The founding of S\u0103lcu\u021ba was, first and foremost, a moment of self\u2011discovery \u2014 a mission. It was the moment when Eugen P\u00eeslaru understood his purpose in life and the tradition he would carry forward through the generations to come. This land is filled with memories born from senses, thoughts laid on paper, footsteps, and hard work.<\/p>\n<p>When Sergiu P\u00eeslaru stepped onto this land together with Cornelia P\u00eeslaru, a love story was added to this place \u2014 the beginning of a family. When Dina and Titus arrived, they brought emotions, curiosity, innovative ideas, and the desire to carry forward, with devotion, years of work transformed into a vibrant passion. S\u0103lcu\u021ba is not just part of our family \u2014 it <em>is<\/em> our family.<\/p>\n<p>Wine is a journey traveled in harmony by both man and grape. At S\u0103lcu\u021ba, we honor this synergy with dedication and keep it as one of the winery\u2019s core principles. We believe that a high\u2011quality wine can only be created when the winemaker is present at every stage of the grape\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>The imprint of our three generations is reflected in our logo, which represents our vision and our path through this heritage into which we pour our hearts. It guides our journey, carrying our values, traditions, legacy, devotion, effort, and enthusiasm \u2014 all brought together to reveal the pure expression of our terroir.<br \/>\npura reflec\u021bie a terroir-ului\u00a0nostru.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n<p>The finest and most authentic wines are crafted with deep devotion to the winemaking know\u2011how inherited from our ancestors, with special attention given to the grapes and a constant drive for innovation. We firmly believe that complete dedication makes the difference over time, and that wine is what creates lasting memories for people. Since we want those memories to have the best possible taste, our commitment rises to meet that purpose.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17389\" src=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-3-\u2013-9224-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As one of the early pioneers of Moldova\u2019s wine industry, we devote our full effort to being a model winery \u2014 one that values environmental responsibility, community involvement, and sustainable practices in every aspect of our work.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17400\" src=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-20-2048x1236.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">For the Environment<\/h2>\n<h1><strong>For the Environment<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Our vineyards are cared for daily by teams of professionals who work according to clear objectives that protect the soil and strengthen the natural ecosystem. We avoid the use of chemical substances and limit heavy machinery. Our aspirations are directed toward becoming fully sustainable by reducing winery waste, applying environmentally friendly winemaking practices, and using water and energy efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17398\" src=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Photo-107-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">For Our Customers<\/h2>\n<p>Our goal is to produce wines that meet international quality standards, and S\u0103lcu\u021ba Winery has successfully implemented the BRC Global Standard for food safety. Our promise and responsibility to our customers lie in the quality of every wine we create. From the vineyards to the final product, our winemaking processes follow strict controls for quality, safety, and integrity. We aim to bring you wines that suit your taste and elevate every moment of life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17387\" src=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-5-\u2013-610-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For Society <\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The winery shows continuous commitment to the local community by employing skilled workers from S\u0103lcu\u021ba and the surrounding region. We are also proud to have contributed to the creation of the \u201cWine Vernissage\u201d concept \u2014 a biannual event where all Moldovan wine producers present their finest wines to consumers. S\u0103lcu\u021ba has supported one of Moldova\u2019s most beautiful monasteries by providing tanks that ensured access to clean water for its facilities. The winery also plays an active role in the social life of the village, supporting local events and education, including various initiatives with the \u201cMe\u0219terul Manole\u201d High School. We strongly believe that hardworking, beautiful people are what make our country unique. We strive to keep traditions alive and strengthen the spirit that makes us proud of who we are as a nation.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Despre-Noi-Ion-\u2013-mapa-2-\u2013-1796-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Where the sky meets the earth, on a land touched by God, as far as the eye can see you are surrounded by endless rows of vineyards bathed in gentle sunlight. We carry a lifelong love for this land, for it is here that our grandfather once walked, working tirelessly to create what we now<br class=\"read-more-spacer\"> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/our-story\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2993,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2121","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2121"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17738,"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2121\/revisions\/17738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2993"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wine.mnews.md\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}