1Aiud
Klassifiziert📍 Aiud
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Aiud podgorie, DOC origin.
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Transylvania · Sub-regions
Aiud
Aiud, Turda and Triteni on the Mureș: the northernmost podgorie of the Târnava area, light acid-driven whites.
4Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico
Most Famous Site
Aiud
Vineyard Area
1.200 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Transylvania
Aiud Aiud – Cool
Aiud, Turda and Triteni on the Mureș: the northernmost podgorie of the Târnava area, light acid-driven whites.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăFetească AlbăSauvignon BlancRiesling Italico
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Aiud, Turda and Triteni on the Mureș.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
fresharomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerWhite blossomHoneyAlmondGreen applePear
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesTransylvania overview
This sub-region is part of Transylvania. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Aiud is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries4
Detailed profiles3
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling Italico
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loam, limestone
Climate
Cool
Classified Single Vineyards
3 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
2Turda
Klassifiziert📍 Turda
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Aiud podgorie, DOC origin.
3Triteni
Klassifiziert📍 Tritenii de Jos
Soil:Loam, limestone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Aiud podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
3 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
4 resultsCL
Crama La Salina
Siebenbürgen · Aiud · Turda
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
DB
Domeniile Boieru
Siebenbürgen · Aiud · Ciumbrud
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc
DC
Domeniul Ciumbrud
Siebenbürgen · Aiud · Ciumbrud
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Italico
P-
Plebanos - Pivnitele Logos
Siebenbürgen · Aiud
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Aiud?
The key grape varieties in Aiud are Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling Italico. The best-known vineyard is Aiud.
When is the best time to visit Aiud for wine?
The harvest in Aiud 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 Aiud taste like?
Soils: Loam, limestone. Climate: Cool. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Aiud?
Cellarmap lists 4 wineries in Aiud across roughly 1,200 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 Aiud?
Aiud is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Aiud. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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