1Moldova Nouă
Klassifiziert📍 Moldova Nouă
Soil:Limestone, loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Moldova Nouă podgorie, DOC origin.
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Most Famous Site
Moldova Nouă
Vineyard Area
500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Banat
Moldova Nouă Moldova Nouă – Mediterranean-tinged
Moldova Nouă and the Oravița hills at the Danube gorge: a small, Mediterranean-tinged podgorie in the far south-west.
☀ Mediterranean⛰ Slope: gentleFetească RegalăMerlotCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
CLIMATE · Mediterranean
Mediterranean-tinged
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Moldova Nouă and the Oravița hills at the Danube gorge.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedCherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepper
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This sub-region is part of Banat. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Moldova Nouă is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone, loam
Climate
Mediterranean-tinged
Classified Single Vineyards
2 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Dealurile Oraviței
Klassifiziert📍 Oravița
Soil:Limestone, loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Moldova Nouă podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
WINERIES
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Moldova Nouă?
The key grape varieties in Moldova Nouă are Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. The best-known vineyard is Moldova Nouă.
When is the best time to visit Moldova Nouă for wine?
The harvest in Moldova Nouă takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Moldova Nouă taste like?
Soils: Limestone, loam. Climate: Mediterranean-tinged. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Moldova Nouă?
Moldova Nouă is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Moldova Nouă. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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