1Ștefănești
Klassifiziert📍 Ștefănești
Soil:Loam, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Ștefănești-Argeș podgorie, DOC origin.
Muntenia & Oltenia Hills · Sub-regions
Ștefănești-Argeș
Ștefănești, Topoloveni, Valea Mare and Costești near Pitești: aromatic whites and reds from the Argeș piedmont, home to the Ștefănești research station.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Famous Site
Ștefănești
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Muntenia & Oltenia Hills
Ștefănești-Argeș Ștefănești-Argeș – Temperate continental
Ștefănești, Topoloveni, Valea Mare and Costești near Pitești: aromatic whites and reds from the Argeș piedmont, home to the Ștefănești research station.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăSauvignon BlancRiesling ItalicoFetească Neagră
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.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Temperate continental
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Ștefănești, Topoloveni, Valea Mare and Costești near Pitești.
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 — Ștefănești-Argeș is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling Italico
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, gravel
Climate
Temperate continental
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.
2Topoloveni
Klassifiziert📍 Topoloveni
Soil:Loam, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Ștefănești-Argeș podgorie, DOC origin.
3Valea Mare
Klassifiziert📍 Valea Mare-Podgoria
Soil:Loam, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Ștefănești-Argeș podgorie, DOC origin.
4Costești
Klassifiziert📍 Costești
Soil:Loam, gravel
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Ștefănești-Argeș podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
WINERIES
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Ștefănești-Argeș?
The key grape varieties in Ștefănești-Argeș are Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico, Fetească Neagră and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Ștefănești.
When is the best time to visit Ștefănești-Argeș for wine?
The harvest in Ștefănești-Argeș 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 Ștefănești-Argeș taste like?
Soils: Loam, gravel. Climate: Temperate continental. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Ștefănești-Argeș?
Ștefănești is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Ștefănești-Argeș. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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