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Fautor
Leova

Fautor

About Fautor

Fautor was founded in 1990 in Tigheci, a microzone within Valul lui Traian in South Moldova. More than 350 hectares of vineyards feed a portfolio organized across eight series: Illustro, Limited Edition, Orange, Late Harvest & Ice Wine, Summer Edition, Aurore, Vie de Vis, and 310* Altitude. The Negre 2017, a blend of Feteasca Neagra and Rara Neagra, won best red wine at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022. Illustro Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot took Grand Gold and Best of Show Moldova red at Mundus Vini summer tasting 2023. Barbaro earned Grand Gold and Champion at Galicja Vitis Poland 2022 with 94 points. Late Harvest Traminer received Wine Of The Year mention at London Wine Competition 2023. Fautor was the most awarded Moldovan winery in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. A tasting room is available by advance reservation.

Tasting Experiences

Private Tasting and Degustation

Private meetings and wine tastings available by advance reservation

Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotChardonnayFeteasca RegalaSauvignon BlancRhein RieslingSyrahTempranilloSaperaviFeteasca NeagraRara NeagraAlbarinoTraminerMuscat Ottonel

When to visit Fautor

Monday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Good to know about Fautor

Can you visit Fautor? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Fautor has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation.

What wines does Fautor specialize in?

Fautor focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Feteasca Regala and Sauvignon Blanc, and more. Signature bottles include Illustro Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, Barbaro, Negre, Lake Breeze Riesling, Tempranillo, Fume Blanc, Albarino, Rose, Orange Traminer, Orange Rhein Riesling, Late Harvest Traminer, Late Harvest Rhein Riesling, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Ice Wine Traminer, Blanca Cuvee, Vivienne Cuvee, Aurore Feteasca Neagra, Aurore Saperavi, Aurore Rara Neagra, Feteasca Regala Aurore, Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon Aurore.

Do you need a reservation to visit Fautor?

Yes, Fautor requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, September 5, 2026).

Where is Fautor located?

Fautor is at Tigheci village in Leova, in the Valul lui Traian wine region. Phone: +37322235656.

When was Fautor founded?

Fautor was established in 1990.

What tasting experiences does Fautor offer?

Fautor offers Private Tasting and Degustation.

What are Fautor's tasting hours?

Fautor is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, closed Saturday and Sunday (from their website, September 5, 2026).

Where to find Fautor

Fautor is at Tigheci village, Leova, Moldova, in the Valul lui Traian wine region.

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