1Nicorești
Klassifiziert📍 Nicorești
Soil:Sand, loess, gravel
Varieties:Băbească Neagră, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Nicorești podgorie, DOC origin.
Moldavian Hills · Sub-regions
Nicorești
Nicorești on the Siret is the classic home of Băbească Neagră – pale, fresh reds with cherry and acidity, Moldavia's everyday reds for centuries.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Băbească Neagră, Fetească Neagră
Merlot, Fetească Regală
Most Famous Site
Nicorești
Vineyard Area
2.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Moldavian Hills
Nicorești Nicorești – Continental
Nicorești on the Siret is the classic home of Băbească Neagră – pale, fresh reds with cherry and acidity, Moldavia's everyday reds for centuries.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateBăbească NeagrăFetească NeagrăMerlotFetească Regală
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
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
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Nicorești on the Siret is the classic home of Băbească Neagră – pale, fresh reds with cherry and acidity, Moldavia's everyday reds for centuries..
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Băbească Neagră
RedSour cherryCranberryPepperRedcurrant
Region aroma cloud
PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPearHerbsBlack plumBlackberryPruneCloveSmokeVanillaSour cherry
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesMoldavian Hills overview
This sub-region is part of Moldavian Hills. The map shows all 12 sub-regions — Nicorești is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Băbească Neagră
Fetească Neagră
Merlot
Fetească Regală
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Sand, loess, gravel
Climate
Continental
Classified Single Vineyards
2 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Buciumeni
Klassifiziert📍 Buciumeni
Soil:Sand, loess, gravel
Varieties:Băbească Neagră, Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Nicorești 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 Nicorești?
The key grape varieties in Nicorești are Băbească Neagră, Fetească Neagră, Merlot and Fetească Regală. The best-known vineyard is Nicorești.
When is the best time to visit Nicorești for wine?
The harvest in Nicorești 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 Nicorești taste like?
Soils: Sand, loess, gravel. Climate: Continental. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Nicorești?
Nicorești is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Nicorești. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.