Romanian Wine

16th September 2024

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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.