An overview of Romania’s key wine regions, grape varieties and leading producers
Vines are grown in just about every corner of Romania, a testament both to the diversity of the country’s landscapes, mesoclimates and terroirs, and to wine’s central place in Romanian culture.
Discover this fascinating tapestry and get to know the producers representing each of the regions and DOCs at Prowein 2024.
Transylvania Plateau
It’s not hard to see why Transylvania’s fairytale scenery and rustic charm have captured so many imaginations. Its historic castles, gothic hotels and picturesque cottages, set among fields still worked with donkeys, make it an alluring holiday destination for travellers seeking a trip back in time: brown bears and wolves still roam its dark forests.
For wine growers and producers, Transylvania Plateau also offers many attractions. Sitting on a high central plateau, ringed by the horseshoe-shaped Carpathian mountains, the region has over 6,000ha under vine. Its altitude (up to 500m above sea level) makes the area cooler than many partsofRomania– afactorthatexplainsthe historical focus on white grapes. Late ripening and cool climate varieties thrive here; Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Fetească Neagră, Pinot Noir are the most planted.
Among its most important appellations are Jidvei DOC, Lechința DOC and Târnave DOC, where the cooling effects of its 300m elevation are compounded by two nearby rivers (Târnava Mică and Târnava Mare).
Jidvei
Based in the DOC of the same name, Jidvei is a key Transylvanian wine producer for both its history and its size. The company has 2500ha of vineyards, aged 4-20 years old, making it Romania’s
