1Iana-Puiești
Klassifiziert📍 Iana
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Aligoté, Băbească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Colinele Tutovei podgorie, DOC origin.
Moldavian Hills · Sub-regions
Colinele Tutovei
The Tutova hills around Bârlad, Iana and Bălăbănești: large vineyards for fresh whites and Băbească Neagră.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală
Aligoté, Băbească Neagră, Merlot
Most Famous Site
Tutova
Vineyard Area
5.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Moldavian Hills
Colinele Tutovei Colinele Tutovei – Continental
The Tutova hills around Bârlad, Iana and Bălăbănești: large vineyards for fresh whites and Băbească Neagră.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească AlbăFetească RegalăAligotéBăbească Neagră
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
The Tutova hills around Bârlad, Iana and Bălăbănești.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Aligoté
WhiteLemonGreen appleSaltHerbs
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Băbească Neagră
RedSour cherryCranberryPepperRedcurrant
Region aroma cloud
PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletLemonGreen appleSaltHerbsChalkWhite blossomPeachApricotHoneyAlmondCitrusPear
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMoldavian Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Moldavian Hills. The map shows all 12 sub-regions — Colinele Tutovei is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Albă
Fetească Regală
Aligoté
Băbească Neagră
Merlot
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loess, clay
Climate
Continental
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.
2Tutova-Bârlad
Klassifiziert📍 Tutova
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Aligoté, Băbească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Colinele Tutovei podgorie, DOC origin.
3Bălăbănești
Klassifiziert📍 Bălăbănești
Soil:Loess, clay
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Aligoté, Băbească Neagră
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Colinele Tutovei 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 Colinele Tutovei?
The key grape varieties in Colinele Tutovei are Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Aligoté, Băbească Neagră and Merlot. The best-known vineyard is Tutova.
When is the best time to visit Colinele Tutovei for wine?
The harvest in Colinele Tutovei 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 Colinele Tutovei taste like?
Soils: Loess, clay. Climate: Continental. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Colinele Tutovei?
Tutova is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Colinele Tutovei. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.