1Sâmburești
Klassifiziert📍 Sâmburești
Soil:Clay, limestone
Varieties:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fetească Neagră, Sauvignon Blanc
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Sâmburești podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Sâmburești
Sâmburești on the Olt: Romania's only podgorie with an outright red-wine profile, known for Cabernet Sauvignon from forest clearings (Domeniile Sâmburești).
3Wineries
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Fetească Neagră, Sauvignon Blanc
Most Famous Site
Sâmburești
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Sâmburești Sâmburești – Temperate
Sâmburești on the Olt: Romania's only podgorie with an outright red-wine profile, known for Cabernet Sauvignon from forest clearings (Domeniile Sâmburești).
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateCabernet SauvignonMerlotFetească NeagrăSauvignon Blanc
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.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Temperate, forest climate
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Sâmburești on the Olt.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
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 — Sâmburești is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries3
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Fetească Neagră
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Clay, limestone
Climate
Temperate, forest climate
Classified Single Vineyards
2 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Dobroteasa
Klassifiziert📍 Dobroteasa
Soil:Clay, limestone
Varieties:Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fetească Neagră, Sauvignon Blanc
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Sâmburești podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Sâmburești?
The key grape varieties in Sâmburești are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Fetească Neagră and Sauvignon Blanc. The best-known vineyard is Sâmburești.
When is the best time to visit Sâmburești for wine?
The harvest in Sâmburești 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 Sâmburești taste like?
Soils: Clay, limestone. Climate: Temperate, forest climate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Sâmburești?
Cellarmap lists 3 wineries in Sâmburești across roughly 1,500 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 Sâmburești?
Sâmburești is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Sâmburești. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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