1Zorești
Klassifiziert📍 Zorești
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Dealu Mare
Romania's 'Tuscany' on the 45th parallel between Ploiești and Buzău: around 15,000 hectares of south-facing slopes, the country's red-wine centre with the centres Urlați-Ceptura, Tohani, Valea Călugărească, Pietroasa (nobly sweet Tămâioasă) and Boldești. Many of the new quality estates are based here – Davino, SERVE, Lacerta, Budureasca, Aurelia Vișinescu, Licorna, Viile Metamorfosis.
20Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Most Famous Site
Urlați-Ceptura
Vineyard Area
15.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Dealu Mare Dealu Mare – Temperate continental
Romania's 'Tuscany' on the 45th parallel between Ploiești and Buzău: around 15,000 hectares of south-facing slopes, the country's red-wine centre with the centres Urlați-Ceptura, Tohani, Valea Călugărească, Pietroasa (nobly sweet Tămâioasă) and Boldești.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească NeagrăMerlotCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Temperate continental, warm, 45th parallel
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Romania's 'Tuscany' on the 45th parallel between Ploiești and Buzău.
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
Syrah
RedBlack pepperVioletBlackberrySmoke
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepper
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMuntenia & Oltenia Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Muntenia & Oltenia Hills. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Dealu Mare is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries20
Detailed profiles15
Typical Varieties
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Fetească Regală
Sauvignon Blanc
Tămâioasă Românească
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Climate
Temperate continental, warm, 45th parallel
Classified Single Vineyards
9 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Merei
Klassifiziert📍 Merei
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
3Pietroasa
Klassifiziert📍 Pietroasele
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
4Breaza
Klassifiziert📍 Breaza
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
5Tohani
Klassifiziert📍 Tohani
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
6Urlați-Ceptura
Klassifiziert📍 Urlați
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
7Gornet-Cricov
Klassifiziert📍 Gornet-Cricov
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
8Valea Călugărească
Klassifiziert📍 Valea Călugărească
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
9Boldești
Klassifiziert📍 Boldești-Scăeni
Soil:Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Mare podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
15 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowD
Davino
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
S
SERVE
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
LW
Lacerta Winery
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Fințești
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
B
Budureasca
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Gura Vadului
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
DS
Domeniile Săhăteni
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Săhăteni
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
LW
Licorna Winehouse
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Gura Vadului
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Budureasca
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Gura Vadului
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
CB
Crama Basilescu
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Urlați
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
CC
Crama Ceptura
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
CD
Crama Dagon
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
CR
Crama Rotenberg
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Spitzenweingut
Merlot, Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Davino
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
DS
Domeniile Săhăteni
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Săhăteni
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
DT
Domeniile Tohani
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Tohani
Leitbetrieb
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
DV
Domeniul Vlădoi
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Anghelești
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
HR
Halewood Romania
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Tohani
Fetească Neagră, Pinot Noir, Merlot
LW
Lacerta Winery
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Fințești
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
LW
Licorna Winehouse
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Gura Vadului
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PV
Pietroasa Veche
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Pietroasele
Leitbetrieb
Tămâioasă Românească, Grasă de Cotnari, Busuioacă de Bohotin
S
SERVE
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Ceptura
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
VM
Viile Metamorfosis
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare · Vadu Săpat
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
CC
Crama Copaci
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare
DB
Domeniile Blaga
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare
DF
Domeniile Franco-Române
Muntenien & Oltenien · Dealu Mare
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Dealu Mare?
The key grape varieties in Dealu Mare are Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The best-known vineyard is Urlați-Ceptura.
When is the best time to visit Dealu Mare for wine?
The harvest in Dealu Mare 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 Dealu Mare taste like?
Soils: Red-brown loams, clay, limestone, gravel. Climate: Temperate continental, warm, 45th parallel. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Dealu Mare?
Cellarmap lists 20 wineries in Dealu Mare across roughly 15,000 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 Dealu Mare?
Urlați-Ceptura is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dealu Mare. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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