1Valea lui Mihai
Klassifiziert📍 Valea lui Mihai
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Riesling Italico, Furmint
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Valea lui Mihai podgorie, DOC origin.
Crișana & Maramureș · Sub-regions
Valea lui Mihai
Valea lui Mihai and Sanislău in the north-west: wind-blown sands like Nyírség across the border, light fresh whites.
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă
Riesling Italico, Furmint
Most Famous Site
Valea lui Mihai
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Crișana & Maramureș
Valea lui Mihai Valea lui Mihai – Temperate continental
Valea lui Mihai and Sanislău in the north-west: wind-blown sands like Nyírség across the border, light fresh whites.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăFetească AlbăRiesling ItalicoFurmint
What is terroir? →SOILS
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Temperate continental
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Valea lui Mihai and Sanislău in the north-west.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)White blossomHoneyAlmondGreen applePearHerbs
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesCrișana & Maramureș overview
This sub-region is part of Crișana & Maramureș. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Valea lui Mihai is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Riesling Italico
Furmint
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Wind-blown sand
Climate
Temperate continental
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.
2Sanislău
Klassifiziert📍 Sanislău
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Riesling Italico, Furmint
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Valea lui Mihai podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Valea lui Mihai?
The key grape varieties in Valea lui Mihai are Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Riesling Italico and Furmint. The best-known vineyard is Valea lui Mihai.
When is the best time to visit Valea lui Mihai for wine?
The harvest in Valea lui Mihai 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 Valea lui Mihai taste like?
Soils: Wind-blown sand. Climate: Temperate continental. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Valea lui Mihai?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Valea lui Mihai 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 Valea lui Mihai?
Valea lui Mihai is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Valea lui Mihai. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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