1Șimleu Silvaniei
Klassifiziert📍 Șimleu Silvaniei
Soil:Loam, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silvania podgorie, DOC origin.
Crișana & Maramureș · Sub-regions
Silvania
Șimleu Silvaniei, Zalău, Șamșud, Rătești and Tășnad: the Sălaj podgorie with a sparkling-wine tradition, revived by Nachbil and Carastelec.
3Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă
Iordană, Riesling Italico, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Most Famous Site
Șimleu Silvaniei
Vineyard Area
2.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Crișana & Maramureș
Silvania Silvania – Cool temperate
Șimleu Silvaniei, Zalău, Șamșud, Rătești and Tășnad: the Sălaj podgorie with a sparkling-wine tradition, revived by Nachbil and Carastelec.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăFetească AlbăIordanăRiesling Italico
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool temperate
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Șimleu Silvaniei, Zalău, Șamșud, Rătești and Tășnad.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
fresharomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Grauburgunder
WhitePearAppleAlmondHoney
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Iordană
WhiteAppleCitrusYeastChalk
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerPearAlmondHoneyAlmond pastryWhite blossom
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesCrișana & Maramureș overview
This sub-region is part of Crișana & Maramureș. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Silvania is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries3
Detailed profiles3
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Iordană
Riesling Italico
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, clay
Climate
Cool temperate
Classified Single Vineyards
5 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Zalău
Klassifiziert📍 Zalău
Soil:Loam, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silvania podgorie, DOC origin.
3Șamșud
Klassifiziert📍 Șamșud
Soil:Loam, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silvania podgorie, DOC origin.
4Rătești
Klassifiziert📍 Rătești
Soil:Loam, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silvania podgorie, DOC origin.
5Tășnad
Klassifiziert📍 Tășnad
Soil:Loam, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Silvania podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
3 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowCN
Crama Nachbil
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Beltiug
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Pinot Gris
CW
Carastelec Winery
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Carastelec
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
CR
Crama Rătești
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Rătești
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Pinot Gris
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Carastelec Winery
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Carastelec
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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Crama Nachbil
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Beltiug
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Pinot Gris
CR
Crama Rătești
Crișana & Maramureș · Silvania · Rătești
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Pinot Gris
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Silvania?
The key grape varieties in Silvania are Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Iordană, Riesling Italico and Pinot Gris. The best-known vineyard is Șimleu Silvaniei.
When is the best time to visit Silvania for wine?
The harvest in Silvania 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 Silvania taste like?
Soils: Loam, clay. Climate: Cool temperate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Silvania?
Cellarmap lists 3 wineries in Silvania 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 Silvania?
Șimleu Silvaniei is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Silvania. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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