Variety
WhiteȘarba
Bred in Odobești in 1972 from Riesling Italico: aromatic with Muscat and Traminer notes, soft acidity, stone fruit and blossom – especially popular medium-dry.
Portrait
Șarba is a Romanian crossing of Tămâioasă Românească and Riesling Italico. It was bred at the viticulture and oenology research and development station in Odobești and registered in 1972. The name goes back to Culmea Șarbei, the area's highest peak, overlooking a deep ravine and the river Milcov. At first the variety was confined to Șarba hill and later spread in the south of Moldavia, but remains restricted to Vrancea.
Șarba is regarded as semi-aromatic; at first an intense aroma recalling rose jam was described. It fades over time, the causes are unclear, possibly genetic, due to soil and climate, or due to winemaking. The aromatics vary markedly between bottles. Șarba 3 Od is the only registered clone. The medium-dry style is especially popular.
Șarba pairs with poultry, fresh cheese and light desserts.
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 — Șarba
These 4 aromas typically define Șarba. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.
Muscat
Rose
Peach
Lemon balm
Șarba aroma families
These aroma categories are characteristic of Șarba. 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.
Floral aromas are especially marked in aromatic varieties like Riesling and Gewürztraminer.
Spicy aromas often emerge from oak aging (vanilla, clove) or with maturity (black pepper).
Key regions
Șarba is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.
Wineries with Șarba
3 curated profiles in our atlas grow Șarba.
3 wineries
Crama Gîrboiu
Rumänische Moldau · Cotești · Dumbrăveni
Șarba, Plăvaie, Fetească Neagră
Casa de Vinuri Vingex
Rumänische Moldau · Ivești
Muscat Ottonel, Șarba, Sauvignon Blanc
Crama Dealu Bujorului
Rumänische Moldau · Dealu Bujorului
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Băbească Gri