1Alba Iulia
Klassifiziert📍 Alba Iulia
Soil:Limestone, loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Alba podgorie, DOC origin.
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Transylvania · Sub-regions
Alba
Around Alba Iulia and Ighiu at the foot of the Trascău mountains: a small podgorie with viticulture since Roman Apulum and the sparkling-wine centre of Alba Iulia.
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Muscat Ottonel
Most Famous Site
Ighiu
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Transylvania
Alba Alba – Cool temperate
Around Alba Iulia and Ighiu at the foot of the Trascău mountains: a small podgorie with viticulture since Roman Apulum and the sparkling-wine centre of Alba Iulia.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăFetească AlbăSauvignon BlancPinot Noir
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 temperate
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Around Alba Iulia and Ighiu at the foot of the Trascău mountains.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
fresharomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedCherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Gelber Muskateller
WhiteGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossom
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerGrapeNutmegOrange blossomCitrusWhite blossom
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesTransylvania overview
This sub-region is part of Transylvania. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Alba is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Muscat Ottonel
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Limestone, loam
Climate
Cool temperate
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.
2Ighiu
Klassifiziert📍 Ighiu
Soil:Limestone, loam
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Alba podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Alba?
The key grape varieties in Alba are Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Muscat Ottonel. The best-known vineyard is Ighiu.
When is the best time to visit Alba for wine?
The harvest in Alba 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 Alba taste like?
Soils: Limestone, loam. Climate: Cool temperate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Alba?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Alba across roughly 1,500 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 Alba?
Ighiu is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Alba. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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