1Greaca
Klassifiziert📍 Greaca
Soil:Loess, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Muscat Ottonel, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Greaca podgorie, DOC origin.
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Greaca
Greaca south-east of Bucharest with Zimnicea, Giurgiu and Fetești: historically table grapes, today simple whites and reds.
3Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Muscat Ottonel, Merlot
Most Famous Site
Greaca
Vineyard Area
2.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Danube Terraces
Greaca Greaca – Hot and dry
Greaca south-east of Bucharest with Zimnicea, Giurgiu and Fetești: historically table grapes, today simple whites and reds.
☀ Warm · Dry · Sunny⛰ Slope: gentleFetească RegalăRiesling ItalicoMuscat OttonelMerlot
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Hot and dry
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Greaca south-east of Bucharest with Zimnicea, Giurgiu and Fetești.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Gelber Muskateller
WhiteGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossom
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossomGreen apple
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This sub-region is part of Danube Terraces. The map shows all 2 sub-regions — Greaca is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries3
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Muscat Ottonel
Merlot
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loess, sand
Climate
Hot and dry
Classified Single Vineyards
4 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Zimnicea
Klassifiziert📍 Zimnicea
Soil:Loess, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Muscat Ottonel, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Greaca podgorie, DOC origin.
3Giurgiu
Klassifiziert📍 Giurgiu
Soil:Loess, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Muscat Ottonel, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Greaca podgorie, DOC origin.
4Fetești
Klassifiziert📍 Fetești
Soil:Loess, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Muscat Ottonel, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Greaca 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 Greaca?
The key grape varieties in Greaca are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Muscat Ottonel and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Greaca.
When is the best time to visit Greaca for wine?
The harvest in Greaca 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 Greaca taste like?
Soils: Loess, sand. Climate: Hot and dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Greaca?
Cellarmap lists 3 wineries in Greaca across roughly 2,000 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 Greaca?
Greaca is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Greaca. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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