1Banu Mărăcine
Klassifiziert📍 Craiova
Soil:Loam, loess
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Craiovei podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Dealurile Craiovei
Banu Mărăcine, Brădești and Brabova around Craiova, plus Segarcea with the Royal Domain of 1884 (Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea).
2Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc
Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră
Most Famous Site
Segarcea
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Dealurile Craiovei Dealurile Craiovei – Temperate continental
Banu Mărăcine, Brădești and Brabova around Craiova, plus Segarcea with the Royal Domain of 1884 (Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea).
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăSauvignon BlancTămâioasă RomâneascăMerlot
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
Temperate continental, warm
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Banu Mărăcine, Brădești and Brabova around Craiova, plus Segarcea with the Royal Domain of 1884 (Domeniul Coroanei Segarcea)..
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Tămâioasă Românească
WhiteRoseOrange blossomGrapeHoney
Region aroma cloud
GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar
→ 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 Craiovei is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries2
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Sauvignon Blanc
Tămâioasă Românească
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Neagră
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, loess
Climate
Temperate continental, warm
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.
2Brădești
Klassifiziert📍 Brădești
Soil:Loam, loess
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Craiovei podgorie, DOC origin.
3Brabova
Klassifiziert📍 Brabova
Soil:Loam, loess
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Craiovei podgorie, DOC origin.
4Segarcea
Klassifiziert📍 Segarcea
Soil:Loam, loess
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealurile Craiovei podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Dealurile Craiovei?
The key grape varieties in Dealurile Craiovei are Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best-known vineyard is Segarcea.
When is the best time to visit Dealurile Craiovei for wine?
The harvest in Dealurile Craiovei 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 Craiovei taste like?
Soils: Loam, loess. Climate: Temperate continental, warm. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Dealurile Craiovei?
Cellarmap lists 2 wineries in Dealurile Craiovei 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 Craiovei?
Segarcea is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dealurile Craiovei. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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