1Drâncea
Klassifiziert📍 Vânători
Soil:Loam, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Plaiurile Drâncei podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Plaiurile Drâncei
Vânju Mare, Drâncea and Plenița in south-western Oltenia: warm hills towards the Danube, red-wine potential.
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră
Most Famous Site
Vânju Mare
Vineyard Area
2.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Plaiurile Drâncei Plaiurile Drâncei – Warm
Vânju Mare, Drâncea and Plenița in south-western Oltenia: warm hills towards the Danube, red-wine potential.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăRiesling ItalicoMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Warm
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Vânju Mare, Drâncea and Plenița in south-western Oltenia.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (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 — Plaiurile Drâncei is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Neagră
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, sand
Climate
Warm
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.
2Orevița-Vânju Mare
Klassifiziert📍 Vânju Mare
Soil:Loam, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Plaiurile Drâncei podgorie, DOC origin.
3Plenița
Klassifiziert📍 Plenița
Soil:Loam, sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Plaiurile Drâncei 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 Plaiurile Drâncei?
The key grape varieties in Plaiurile Drâncei are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Fetească Neagră. The best-known vineyard is Vânju Mare.
When is the best time to visit Plaiurile Drâncei for wine?
The harvest in Plaiurile Drâncei 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 Plaiurile Drâncei taste like?
Soils: Loam, sand. Climate: Warm. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Plaiurile Drâncei?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Plaiurile Drâncei 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 Plaiurile Drâncei?
Vânju Mare is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Plaiurile Drâncei. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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