Owner of Calarasi Divin

Moldova / Kazan

Professional Background

A native of Kazan, Ildar Halitov has come a long way — from serving in the military and working at a tire repair plant to becoming a key figure in Moldova’s alcoholic beverage industry. In the early 2000s, he held executive positions at Dionis Club, including overseeing the plant in Vulcănești, which exported up to 2 million bottles per month. Since 2006, he has been the director of Calarasi Divin, and by 2014, became its owner. In ten years, he transformed the company from a nominal privatized asset into a full-fledged national brand, preserving its historical heritage and launching strategic investments.

Company Specialization

Calarasi Divin is the oldest divin (Moldovan brandy) producer in Moldova, founded in 1895 by David Sarajishvili. It is the only Moldovan producer that supplies its entire production with grapes from its own vineyards. The distillery produces products under the IGP Divin label, which certifies their origin and quality according to European standards.

Key Products / Services

 – Divins aged from 3 to 50 years, including blends with rare 1967 vintage spirits
 – Limited releases based on collectible spirits

Touchpoints

 – Premium alcohol production and distribution
 – Investments in agriculture and viticulture
 – Products labeled with IGP Divin certification
 – Development of wine and industrial tourism in the Codru region
 – Strategic partnerships in export distribution