Castel Mimi #168

Moldova
Castel Mimi is the first winery chateau of Bessarabia and one of Moldova’s most impressive architectural sites, since its establishment in the late XIX century. Nominations 2023-2024/The Visiting Card of the Country/Progressive Approach/
1, Dacia str. Bulboaca village, Anenii Noi district, MD-6512, Republic of Moldova
+373 265 0 1893
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Castel Mimi's Commitment to Sustainability: A Blend of Excellence and Environmental Responsibility

In addition to excellent wine, fine cuisine, impeccable service, and the organization of grand international cultural events, Castel Mimi also has a young team of professionals. They care about the future of the company and its impact on the environment, which is why they are taking several key steps towards a sustainable and sustainable business.

In 2022, the first photovoltaic panel installation was installed at Castel Mimi. At the moment, the PV park provides with 40% of the energy they need. In five years, we want to be energy independent.

For energy independence, Castel Mimi implements the latest heating and cooling technologies for hotel and restaurant spaces. They use heat pumps, geothermal energy, and photovoltaic panels.

Illuminating Sustainability: Castel Mimi's Green Initiatives for a Brighter Future

At Castel Mimi, they try to minimize their CO2 footprint in several ways. They do our lighting exclusively with LEDs, whose impact is nine times less than standard lighting. The 6 hectares on which Castel Mimi is located are lit with over a thousand LED bulbs. Compared to a standard light bulb, an LED luminaire generates 70 kg less CO2 per year. So, the thousand LED bulbs installed at Mimi Castle allow to produce 70,000 kg less CO2 each year.

Green Vineyards and Lighter Bottles: Castel Mimi's Holistic Approach to Sustainable Winemaking

At the events they frequently organize, they promote using the train as the means of transport with the lowest CO2 emissions. They have ongoing projects to green up green spaces. They promote recycling among their visitors and create conditions for recycling glass, cardboard, and plastic.

In addition to carbon footprint reduction and energy independence, Castel Mimi aims to gradually change its vineyard management, which will result in less negative environmental impact.

In the restaurant’s kitchen, they use natural products. They have a garden behind the castle where they grow vegetables all year round.

Another way to reduce CO2 emissions is the export of Castel Mimi wines. Transport is one of the biggest producers of CO2, and its effect is reflected in every bottle of wine that we export. That’s why they bottle wine in easy bottles and avoid heavy ones. The more bottles that fit within the truck’s load limits, the less CO2 per bottle is produced by the vehicle.

Harmony Unveiled: VinOpera's International Classical Music Festival and Sustainable Cultural Initiatives

VinOpera is an International Festival of Classical Music, provided by “Constantin Mimi” Foundation,  with the aim of promoting cultural values. This impressive event brings together more than 50 artists and musicians of international stature, exceeding all expectations.

The “Constantin Mimi” Foundation supports projects to promote authentic national values and traditions, cultural, economic, entrepreneurial and social research and development projects, as well as sustainable development actions in various fields.

The VinOopera International Classical Music Festival is a step forward in creating a more sustainable and responsible future for cultural events. The initiative not only brings joy through fine music and wine. It also encourages a healthy, responsible, and environmentally conscious community.

Eco-Friendly Vibes: Castel Mimi Wine Festival's Commitment to Sustainability and Inclusivity

The International VinOpera Classical Music Festival is distinguished by its strong commitment to sustainability and environmental protection, which includes:

  • The organizers encourage participants to use environmentally friendly transport and travel to the Festival by train to reduce the carbon footprint emitted into the atmosphere.
  • Solar, wind and hydroelectric power sources will be used to fulfil the maximum energy needs.
  • Castel Mimi team promotes recycling and responsible waste management during the festival, supports local wine producers, and promotes sustainable industry practices.
  • People with special needs and their companions are given preferential access to the castle grounds, and the agenda includes educational programs and exhibitions that aim to educate the public about sustainability.