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Romania wine guide: the wine-producing country in Romania, its Feteasca Neagra, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Romania
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Feteasca Neagra
Styles
red · white · rosé
5
Signature grapes
4
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Romania is a wine-producing country.

The signature grape is Feteasca Neagra, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Feteasca Regala and Sauvignon Blanc.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows light and refreshing, enjoyed chilled, traditionally made and showcasing local terroir.

Inside it sit Dealu Mare, Dealurile Olteniei, Murfatlar and Mehedinti.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, spicy dishes, cheeses and vegetarian dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Climate
Continental
Terrain
Elevated
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingfortified

In the glass.

Rosé: Light and refreshing, Enjoyed chilled.

Sparkling: Traditionally made, Showcasing local terroir.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Alexandrion Vinars 'Brancoveanu' X.O. Brandy, Romania
  • Apogeum Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
  • Avincis Negru de Dragasani, Dragasani, Romania
  • Bran Afinata Blueberry Liqueur, Transylvania, Romania
  • Bran Visinata Sour Cherry Liqueur, Transylvania, Romania
  • Budureasca 'Vine in Flames' Pinot Noir, Dealu Mare, Romania
  • Budureasca Noble 5, Dealu Mare, Romania
  • Carpathian Feteasca Neagra Cask Single Malt Whisky, Romania

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Spicy dishes
  • Cheeses
  • Vegetarian dishes
  • Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Romania: common questions

01.
What grapes is Romania known for?
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Feteasca Neagra is the signature grape of Romania. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Feteasca Regala and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Romania make?
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Romania produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Romania?
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You will find Romania in Romania, where it is a wine-producing country.
04.
What food goes with Romania wine?
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Try grilled meats, spicy dishes, cheeses, vegetarian dishes and seafood.
05.
How long does Romania wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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