1Recaș
Klassifiziert📍 Recaș
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Recaș podgorie, DOC origin.
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Most Famous Site
Recaș
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Banat
Recaș Recaș – Warm temperate
Recaș east of Timișoara: viticulture documented since 1447, today home to Cramele Recaș, Romania's largest wine exporter; Tirol in the Banat highlands belongs to it.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăMerlotCabernet SauvignonFetească Neagră
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 · Cool continental
Warm temperate
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Recaș east of Timișoara.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedCherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet
Chardonnay
WhiteApplePearCitrusPineapple
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)ApplePearCitrusPineappleVanilla (oak)ButterBriocheFlintGooseberryNettleBoxwood
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesBanat overview
This sub-region is part of Banat. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Recaș is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries2
Detailed profiles2
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Neagră
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, limestone
Climate
Warm temperate
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.
2Tirol
Klassifiziert📍 Tirol
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Recaș podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
2 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Recaș?
The key grape varieties in Recaș are Fetească Regală, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră and Pinot Noir. The best-known vineyard is Recaș.
When is the best time to visit Recaș for wine?
The harvest in Recaș 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 Recaș taste like?
Soils: Loam, limestone. Climate: Warm temperate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Recaș?
Cellarmap lists 2 wineries in Recaș across roughly 1,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Recaș?
Recaș is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Recaș. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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