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Drăgășani

Drăgășani on the Olt: Romania's variety laboratory with Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Novac and Negru de Drăgășani, revived by Prince Știrbey, Avincis and Via Sandu.

7Wineries

Grape Varieties

Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească

Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală, Negru de Drăgășani, Novac, Cabernet Sauvignon

Most Famous Site

Drăgășani

Vineyard Area

2.500 ha

Harvest

September – October

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TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills

Drăgășani Drăgășani – Temperate continental

Drăgășani on the Olt: Romania's variety laboratory with Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Novac and Negru de Drăgășani, revived by Prince Știrbey, Avincis and Via Sandu.

Cool continentalSlope: moderateCrâmpoșie SelecționatăTămâioasă RomâneascăSauvignon BlancFetească Regală
What is terroir?

SOILS

Loambody-rich, velvety

Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.

Gravel / Sandlight, approachable

Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.

Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy

Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Temperate continental, Olt valley

TOPOGRAPHY · moderate

Drăgășani on the Olt.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

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Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPearHerbs
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Muntenia & Oltenia Hills overview

This sub-region is part of Muntenia & Oltenia Hills. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Drăgășani is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries7
Detailed profiles4

Typical Varieties

Crâmpoșie Selecționată
Tămâioasă Românească
Sauvignon Blanc
Fetească Regală
Negru de Drăgășani
Novac
Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroir & Climate

Soil Type

Sand, loam, gravel

Climate

Temperate continental, Olt valley

Classified Single Vineyards

4 sites

The most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.

1Drăgășani

Klassifiziert

📍 Drăgășani

Soil:Sand, loam, gravel
Varieties:Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească, Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Drăgășani podgorie, DOC origin.

2Amărăști

Klassifiziert

📍 Amărăști

Soil:Sand, loam, gravel
Varieties:Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească, Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Drăgășani podgorie, DOC origin.

3Cerna

Klassifiziert

📍 Cernișoara

Soil:Sand, loam, gravel
Varieties:Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească, Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Drăgășani podgorie, DOC origin.

4Iancu Jianu

Klassifiziert

📍 Iancu Jianu

Soil:Sand, loam, gravel
Varieties:Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească, Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Drăgășani podgorie, DOC origin.

Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.

Top profiles

4 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Drăgășani?

The key grape varieties in Drăgășani are Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Tămâioasă Românească, Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală and Negru de Drăgășani. The best-known vineyard is Drăgășani.

When is the best time to visit Drăgășani for wine?

The harvest in Drăgășani 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 Drăgășani taste like?

Soils: Sand, loam, gravel. Climate: Temperate continental, Olt valley. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.

How many wineries are there in Drăgășani?

Cellarmap lists 7 wineries in Drăgășani across roughly 2,500 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 Drăgășani?

Drăgășani is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Drăgășani. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.

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