1Silagiu
Klassifiziert📍 Silagiu
Soil:Loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silagiu podgorie, DOC origin.
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cadarcă
Most Famous Site
Silagiu
Vineyard Area
800 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Banat
Silagiu Silagiu – Warm temperate
Silagiu near Buziaș: hillside vineyards of Banat with a Cadarcă tradition, small family estates.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăRiesling ItalicoMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Warm temperate
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Silagiu near Buziaș.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Cadarcă
RedSour cherryPaprikaPepperBeetroot
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepper
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesBanat overview
This sub-region is part of Banat. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Silagiu is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries3
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cadarcă
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam
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.
2Buziaș
Klassifiziert📍 Buziaș
Soil:Loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silagiu podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Silagiu?
The key grape varieties in Silagiu are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cadarcă. The best-known vineyard is Silagiu.
When is the best time to visit Silagiu for wine?
The harvest in Silagiu 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 Silagiu taste like?
Soils: Loam. Climate: Warm temperate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Silagiu?
Cellarmap lists 3 wineries in Silagiu across roughly 800 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 Silagiu?
Silagiu is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Silagiu. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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