1Halânga
Klassifiziert📍 Halânga
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Severin podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Severin
Halânga and Corcova near Drobeta-Turnu Severin: old vineyards of the Bibescu family, today Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu, Mediterranean-tinged.
2Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală, Muscat Ottonel
Most Famous Site
Corcova
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Severin Severin – Warm
Halânga and Corcova near Drobeta-Turnu Severin: old vineyards of the Bibescu family, today Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu, Mediterranean-tinged.
☀ Mediterranean⛰ Slope: gentleFetească NeagrăMerlotCabernet SauvignonFetească Regală
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 · Mediterranean
Warm, Mediterranean-tinged
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Halânga and Corcova near Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Gelber Muskateller
WhiteGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossom
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
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 — Severin is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries2
Detailed profiles2
Typical Varieties
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Regală
Muscat Ottonel
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, limestone
Climate
Warm, Mediterranean-tinged
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.
2Corcova
Klassifiziert📍 Corcova
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Severin 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 Severin?
The key grape varieties in Severin are Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală and Muscat Ottonel. The best-known vineyard is Corcova.
When is the best time to visit Severin for wine?
The harvest in Severin 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 Severin taste like?
Soils: Loam, limestone. Climate: Warm, Mediterranean-tinged. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Severin?
Cellarmap lists 2 wineries in Severin 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 Severin?
Corcova is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Severin. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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