Romania - a journey to a place where the future unfolds

In partnership with Wines of Romania, wine is produced in almost every corner of Romania, which reflects both the diversity of the country's landscapes, microclimates, and terroirs, as well as the special place of wine in Romanian culture. Throughout Prowein 2024, you will have the opportunity to explore this fascinating world and meet producers representing each of the regions and DOCs.

Transylvania Plateau

It's not hard to understand why the fairy-tale landscapes and rural charm of Transylvania have won many hearts. Historical castles, Gothic hotels, and picturesque cottages among fields where donkeys still work make it an attractive destination for travelers wishing to return to the past: brown bears and wolves still roam its dark forests. For winemakers and wine producers, the Transylvanian Plateau also offers many appealing opportunities. The region is located on a high central plateau, surrounded by the horseshoe-shaped Carpathians, and has over 6,000 hectares of vineyards. The altitude (up to 500 meters above sea level) makes the area cooler than most of Romania—a factor that explains the historical focus on white wines. Late-ripening and cool-climate varieties thrive here, such as Feteasca Regala, Feteasca Alba, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Feteasca Neagra, and Pinot Noir. Among the most important appellations are Jidvei DOC, Lechinta DOC, and Tarnave DOC, where the cooling effect from its 300-meter elevation is enhanced by two nearby rivers (Tarnava Mică and Tarnava Mare).

Jidvei

Founded in DOC with the same name, Jidvei is a key Transylvanian winemaker, both historically and in terms of size.

Liliac

Although Liliac is a relatively new player in the market, since 2011 it has quickly gained an impressive reputation in DOC Lechinta. Liliac has focused on red wines in the region and is also experimenting with the recioto style and the production of the first orange wine in Romania. This innovative approach extends to its sustainable viticulture practices: the vineyards encourage the settlement of bats (liliac in Romanian) by providing nesting boxes for natural pest control.

Banat

In the west of the country, on the border with Serbia and Hungary, lies Banat, which has a relatively small area of vineyards and overall wine production. The region has a moderate Mediterranean climate, cooler than the rest of the country but warmer than most of Hungary, with which its history—both winemaking and otherwise—is inextricably linked. Banat includes two appellations (Banat and Recas) and two IGPs (Viile Timisului and Viile Carasului). The term "Banat" originated in the Middle Ages when "banats" were used to refer to border provinces governed by a military governor known as a "ban".

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