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.
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Moldavian Hills · Sub-regions
Dealu Bujorului
Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți in the hills of the Covurlui plateau: whites and reds, home to a vine research station.
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală
Băbească Neagră, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Famous Site
Bujoru
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
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 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
Dry continental climate in the south-east of Moldavia with cold winters and long, warm summers. Rainfall is low and drought stress can occur in high summer.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly terrain of the Covurlui Hills around Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți in Galați County, running parallel to the Prut. Vineyards sit on gentle to moderate slopes, partly terraced.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Băbească Neagră
RedSour cherryCranberryPepperRedcurrant
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Region aroma cloud
White blossomPeachApricotHoneyAlmondGreen appleCitrusPearHerbsSour cherryCranberryPepperRedcurrantPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMoldavian Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Moldavian Hills. The map shows all 12 sub-regions — Dealu Bujorului is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Fetească Albă
Fetească Regală
Băbească Neagră
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Dealu Bujorului lies in Galați County in eastern Romania, in the hills of the Covurlui plateau. The podgorie includes Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți. The area is hilly, with vineyards on the slopes. A research station for grape varieties is located in Târgu Bujor.
The climate is continental and dry, with hot summers and cold winters. The soils are loess, which is deep and calcareous. The slope sites provide ventilation and sun exposure, and ripening is generally reliable.
Fetească Albă and Fetească Regală are grown for white wine, and Băbească Neagră, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for red. The research station in Târgu Bujor deals with variety testing and breeding. The wines are mostly light, the whites fresh and dry, the reds fruit-driven. The podgorie is one of the larger growing areas in the south of Moldavia.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What role does Târgu Bujor play for winegrowing in Dealu Bujorului?
Târgu Bujor has a research station for grape varieties that works on variety testing and breeding. The wine district includes Târgu Bujor, Oancea, Berești and Smulți.
What wines are made in Dealu Bujorului?
The wines are mostly light, the whites fresh and dry, the reds fruit-driven. The area lies in Galați county in the hills of the Covurlui plateau.
What is the climate like in Dealu Bujorului?
The climate in Dealu Bujorului is continental and dry. The harvest runs from September to October.
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.
How many wineries are there in Dealu Bujorului?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Dealu Bujorului across roughly 3,000 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
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