VINE CULTURE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA AT THE BEGINNING OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM

The article presents a review of the stages of development of the wine sector in the Republic of Moldova after the proclamation of independence. The objective and subjective conditions that have had an impact on the development of viticulture in Moldova, the transformations that have led to the mitigation of this impact, are elucidated. Particular attention is paid to the mapping of wine-growing areas in the Republic of Moldova, as well as to the global situation.