Variety
WhiteIordană
Also known as: Iordovană
An old Transylvanian variety from the Târnava and Sălaj area: neutral, high in acidity, light – historically the base of the sparkling wines of Jidvei and Șimleu Silvaniei.
Taste profile
Six axes — acidity, sweetness, body, tannin, aroma intensity and depth — on a 0–5 scale, based on typical style. Real wines vary by region and producer.
Typical aromas — Iordană
These 4 aromas typically define Iordană. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.
Apple
Citrus
Yeast
Chalk
Iordană aroma families
These aroma categories are characteristic of Iordană. Other varieties have different focuses.
Fruit aromas are the most common and come directly from the grape, ranging from citrus through stone fruit to black berries.
Mineral notes are considered terroir-typical, emerging from soil, acidity and pH.
Key regions
Iordană is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.