1Băleni
Klassifiziert📍 Băleni
Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Covurlui podgorie, DOC origin.
Moldavian Hills · Sub-regions
Covurlui
Băleni, Scânteiești, Smârdan and Pechea north of Galați: dry loess hills overlooking the Danube.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală
Băbească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Famous Site
Băleni
Vineyard Area
4.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Moldavian Hills
Covurlui Covurlui – Continental
Băleni, Scânteiești, Smârdan and Pechea north of Galați: dry loess hills overlooking the Danube.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească AlbăFetească RegalăBăbească NeagrăMerlot
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental, dry
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Băleni, Scânteiești, Smârdan and Pechea north of Galați.
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
Băbească Neagră
RedSour cherryCranberryPepperRedcurrant
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 — Covurlui is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Albă
Fetească Regală
Băbească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loess
Climate
Continental, dry
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.
2Scânteiești
Klassifiziert📍 Scânteiești
Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Covurlui podgorie, DOC origin.
3Smârdan
Klassifiziert📍 Smârdan
Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Covurlui podgorie, DOC origin.
4Pechea
Klassifiziert📍 Pechea
Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Covurlui podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
WINERIES
No wineries catalogued yet
We have no wineries with verified locations for Covurlui yet. The portrait above is complete; producers will follow with the next data import. Run an estate here? List it for free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Covurlui?
The key grape varieties in Covurlui are Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best-known vineyard is Băleni.
When is the best time to visit Covurlui for wine?
The harvest in Covurlui 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 Covurlui taste like?
Soils: Loess. Climate: Continental, dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Covurlui?
Băleni is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Covurlui. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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