OREANDA-NEWS. On June 26, 2008 Agro-Industrial Agency "Moldova-vin" called the approximate prices for the procurement of grapes from the crop, reported the press-centre of Moldova-vin.

As the general director of "Moldvinipoteka" Valeriu Cebotari informed during the meeting of "Moldova-vin", devoted to preparation to the new winemaking season, after reviewing the cost of production, the experts of "Moldova-vin" concluded that the purchasing price of white grapes varieties will range from 3,2 up to 4 leis per kg and red grapes - from 4,2 up to 4,8 leis, respectively.

Last year, white grapes were purchased at the price of 3-3,6 leis per kg and red - 4-4,6 leis.

Valeriu Cebotari noted that the cost of production of grapes this year has increased by about 20-25%. This was due to the increase in prices for fuel, pesticides, fertilizers and wages.

The cost of 1 ha of vineyard is estimated at 17-22 thousand leis and production cost of 1 kg of grapes amounts to 3-3,6 leis.

Representatives of "Moldova-vin" specified that cited prices for grapes cited above are approximate. Precise prices for grapes from the new crop will be determined during negotiations with the vine makers.