OREANDA-NEWS. July 08, 2014. Moldovan wines have been awarded prizes at the most prestigious wine contest - DECANTER World Wine Awards 2014 from Great Britain.

Thus, the Moldovan wines got a silver medal, seven bronze medals and five distinctions “commended” (recommended).

Over 15,000 wines of contest were assessed by 224 members of a jury from all over the world, including 66 holders of titles Master of Wine and 18 holders of title Master Sommelier.

According to the National Vine and Wine Office, the contest was set up in 2004 and is organised yearly. Wines from over 47 countries participate in the event.