1Râmnicu Sărat
Klassifiziert📍 Râmnicu Sărat
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Buzăului podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Dealurile Buzăului
Râmnicu Sărat, Zărnești and Cernătești: the transition from Moldavia to Dealu Mare, whites and reds from the Buzău hills.
2Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Most Famous Site
Râmnicu Sărat
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Dealurile Buzăului Dealurile Buzăului – Continental
Râmnicu Sărat, Zărnești and Cernătești: the transition from Moldavia to Dealu Mare, whites and reds from the Buzău hills.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăRiesling ItalicoFetească NeagrăMerlot
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Râmnicu Sărat, Zărnești and Cernătești.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletGreen appleWhite blossomPearHerbsBlack plum
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMuntenia & Oltenia Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Muntenia & Oltenia Hills. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Dealurile Buzăului is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries2
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loess, clay
Climate
Continental
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.
2Zărnești
Klassifiziert📍 Zărnești
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Buzăului podgorie, DOC origin.
3Cernătești
Klassifiziert📍 Cernătești
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Buzăului 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 Dealurile Buzăului?
The key grape varieties in Dealurile Buzăului are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Râmnicu Sărat.
When is the best time to visit Dealurile Buzăului for wine?
The harvest in Dealurile Buzăului 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 Dealurile Buzăului taste like?
Soils: Loess, clay. Climate: Continental. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Dealurile Buzăului?
Cellarmap lists 2 wineries in Dealurile Buzăului across roughly 3,000 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 Dealurile Buzăului?
Râmnicu Sărat is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dealurile Buzăului. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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