BUCHAREST, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Moldova's underground wineries, Cricova and Milestii Mici, have been included in UNESCO's tentative list, marking a key step toward potential World Heritage status, the Culture Ministry announced on Thursday.
According to the ministry, the recognition underscores the wineries' cultural, architectural, and environmental significance. Known for vast underground galleries and extensive wine collections, the wineries represent an exceptional adaptation of industrial heritage for winemaking and tourism, reflecting Moldova's deep-rooted wine culture.
