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Dealu Bujorului

Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți in the hills of the Covurlui plateau: whites and reds, home to a vine research station.

0Wineries

Grape Varieties

Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală

Băbească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Most Famous Site

Bujoru

Vineyard Area

3.000 ha

Harvest

September – October

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TERROIR PROFILE · Moldavian Hills

Dealu Bujorului Dealu Bujorului – Continental

Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți in the hills of the Covurlui plateau: whites and reds, home to a vine research station.

Cool continentalSlope: 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

Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți in the hills of the Covurlui plateau.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

ripearomaticindigenousregional character

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar
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Moldavian Hills overview

This sub-region is part of Moldavian Hills. The map shows all 12 sub-regions — Dealu Bujorului 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 sites

The most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.

1Bujoru

Klassifiziert

📍 Târgu Bujor

Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Bujorului podgorie, DOC origin.

2Oancea

Klassifiziert

📍 Oancea

Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Bujorului podgorie, DOC origin.

3Berești

Klassifiziert

📍 Berești

Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Bujorului podgorie, DOC origin.

4Smulți

Klassifiziert

📍 Smulți

Soil:Loess
Varieties:Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot

Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dealu Bujorului 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 Dealu Bujorului?

The key grape varieties in Dealu Bujorului are Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Băbească Neagră, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The best-known vineyard is Bujoru.

When is the best time to visit Dealu Bujorului for wine?

The harvest in Dealu Bujorului 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 Dealu Bujorului 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 Dealu Bujorului?

Bujoru is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dealu Bujorului. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.

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