1Cotești
Klassifiziert📍 Cotești
Soil:Gravel, sandy loam
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Cotești podgorie, DOC origin.
Moldavian Hills · Sub-regions
Cotești
Cotești, Vârteșcoiu, Cârligele and Tâmboești south of Focșani: the warmest part of Vrancea, red-wine focus with Fetească Neagră and Merlot.
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Neagră, Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Tămâioasă Românească
Most Famous Site
Cotești
Vineyard Area
7.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Moldavian Hills
Cotești Cotești – Continental
Cotești, Vârteșcoiu, Cârligele and Tâmboești south of Focșani: the warmest part of Vrancea, red-wine focus with Fetească Neagră and Merlot.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească NeagrăMerlotCabernet SauvignonFetească Regală
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.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental, warm
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Cotești, Vârteșcoiu, Cârligele and Tâmboești south of Focșani.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Region aroma cloud
GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMoldavian Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Moldavian Hills. The map shows all 12 sub-regions — Cotești is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Tămâioasă Românească
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Gravel, sandy loam
Climate
Continental, warm
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.
2Vârteșcoiu
Klassifiziert📍 Vârteșcoiu
Soil:Gravel, sandy loam
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Cotești podgorie, DOC origin.
3Cârligele
Klassifiziert📍 Cârligele
Soil:Gravel, sandy loam
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Cotești podgorie, DOC origin.
4Tâmboești
Klassifiziert📍 Tâmboești
Soil:Gravel, sandy loam
Varieties:Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Cotești 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 Cotești?
The key grape varieties in Cotești are Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Regală and Fetească Albă. The best-known vineyard is Cotești.
When is the best time to visit Cotești for wine?
The harvest in Cotești 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 Cotești taste like?
Soils: Gravel, sandy loam. Climate: Continental, warm. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Cotești?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Cotești across roughly 7,000 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 Cotești?
Cotești is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Cotești. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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