The presidential republic of Belarus (Беларусь, Biełaruś) in EasternEurope with the capital Minsk covers 207,595 km². The country was formerly known as White Ruthenia and Belorussia. The state borders Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. The former USSR constituent state became sovereign after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

In 2022, the vineyards covered 9,059 hectares of vine area, and the wine production volumes amounted to 307,000 hectoliters. The winery OJSC “Minsk Sparkling Wines Factory” is a leading producer of sparkling wine and wine. However, there is a significant industry for various spirit (vodka, brandy, rum, etc.) and beer.
![]()
There is a vast number of sources on the web where one can acquire knowledge about wine. But none has the scope, timeliness and accuracy of the information in the encyclopaedia at wein.plus. I use it regularly and rely on it.
Sigi Hiss
freier Autor und Weinberater (Fine, Vinum u.a.), Bad Krozingen