Romanian Wine
16th September 2024
Imagine having 6,000 years of Winemaking behind you, well, Romania doesn’t have to, they are one of the oldest Winemaking and Viticulture countries in the world.
Having had a chance to visit the country, some of wine regions and wineries, along with tasting over 100 different labels of stills and sparkling, it doesn’t disappoint with it’s draw-dropping views of the vineyards and extremely kind hospitality from everyone with a passion to share their wines.
Romania proudly stands as the fifth-largest wine producer in Europe, following after Italy, France, Spain, and Germany. Producing over 5 million hectolitres of wine a year.
The 8 wine regions of Romania:
- Crisana
- Transylvania
- Moldovan Hills
- Banat
- Oltenia
- Muntenia
- Dobrogea
- Dabube
Some of the grapes of Romania:
- Zghihara de Husi
- Busuioaca de Bohotin
- Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Riesling Italico
- Pinot Gris
- Traminer
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
Oliver Walkey
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Writer, Focused on Bringing the Exciting and Fascinating World of Bubbly to You.