1Miniș
Klassifiziert📍 Miniș
Soil:Weathered volcanic, loam
Varieties:Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Miniș-Măderat podgorie, DOC origin.
Crișana & Maramureș · Sub-regions
Miniș-Măderat
Miniș and Măderat east of Arad on the Zarand mountains: red wine since the 18th century (the 'Aszú of Miniș'), today Cadarcă, Cabernet and the white Mustoasă; Balla Géza is the leading estate.
5Wineries
Grape Varieties
Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Mustoasă de Măderat, Fetească Regală, Furmint
Most Famous Site
Miniș
Vineyard Area
2.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Crișana & Maramureș
Miniș-Măderat Miniș-Măderat – Temperate
Miniș and Măderat east of Arad on the Zarand mountains: red wine since the 18th century (the 'Aszú of Miniș'), today Cadarcă, Cabernet and the white Mustoasă; Balla Géza is the leading estate.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateCadarcăCabernet SauvignonMerlotPinot Noir
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Volcanic rocksmoky, mineral, powerful
Volcanic soils yield smoky, often iodine-mineral wines with dense structure.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Temperate, Pannonian, south slopes
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Miniș and Măderat east of Arad on the Zarand mountains.
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
Mustoasă de Măderat
WhiteGreen appleLimeMeadow herbsChalk
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepper
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesCrișana & Maramureș overview
This sub-region is part of Crișana & Maramureș. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Miniș-Măderat is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries5
Detailed profiles2
Typical Varieties
Cadarcă
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Mustoasă de Măderat
Fetească Regală
Furmint
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Weathered volcanic, loam
Climate
Temperate, Pannonian, south slopes
Classified Single Vineyards
3 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Măderat
Klassifiziert📍 Măderat
Soil:Weathered volcanic, loam
Varieties:Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Miniș-Măderat podgorie, DOC origin.
3Arad
Klassifiziert📍 Arad
Soil:Weathered volcanic, loam
Varieties:Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Miniș-Măderat 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
5 resultsBG
Balla Géza
Crișana & Maramureș · Miniș-Măderat · Păuliș
SpitzenweingutLeitbetrieb
Cadarcă, Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon
WP
Wine Princess
Crișana & Maramureș · Miniș-Măderat · Ghioroc
Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
CD
Crama Daiconi
Crișana & Maramureș · Miniș-Măderat
CE
Crama Elite Wine
Crișana & Maramureș · Miniș-Măderat
VG
Vinăria Ghioroc (2006)
Crișana & Maramureș · Miniș-Măderat
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Miniș-Măderat?
The key grape varieties in Miniș-Măderat are Cadarcă, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Mustoasă de Măderat. The best-known vineyard is Miniș.
When is the best time to visit Miniș-Măderat for wine?
The harvest in Miniș-Măderat 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 Miniș-Măderat taste like?
Soils: Weathered volcanic, loam. Climate: Temperate, Pannonian, south slopes. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Miniș-Măderat?
Cellarmap lists 5 wineries in Miniș-Măderat across roughly 2,500 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 Miniș-Măderat?
Miniș is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Miniș-Măderat. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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