1Lechința
Klassifiziert📍 Lechința
Soil:Clay, loam, sandstone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Lechința podgorie, DOC origin.
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Transylvania · Sub-regions
Lechința
Lechința (Lechnitz), Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița in north-eastern Transylvania: Romania's highest podgorie, revived since 2010 by estates such as Liliac.
7Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Most Famous Site
Lechința
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Transylvania
Lechința Lechința – Cool
Lechința (Lechnitz), Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița in north-eastern Transylvania: Romania's highest podgorie, revived since 2010 by estates such as Liliac.
☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: moderateFetească RegalăFetească AlbăSauvignon BlancPinot Gris
What is terroir? →SOILS
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool continental climate in north-eastern Transylvania with long, cold winters and moderately warm summers. Ripening starts late, and spring frosts and cool autumns make sheltered slopes the preferred sites.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hill country in the north-east of the Transylvanian Plateau around Lechința (Lechnitz), Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița, the four wine centres of the podgorie. Sites mostly lie around 400 m on moderately to steeply inclined slopes; sunny south-facing slopes are preferred.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
fresharomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Grauburgunder
WhitePearAppleAlmondHoney
Spätburgunder
RedCherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet
Region aroma cloud
Green appleCitrusWhite blossomPearHerbsPeachApricotHoneyAlmondGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerAppleAlmond pastryCherry
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesTransylvania overview
This sub-region is part of Transylvania. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Lechința is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries7
Detailed profiles7
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Lechința (German Lechnitz) lies in the north-east of the Transylvanian Basin, in Bistrița-Năsăud County. The wine area includes Lechința, Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița (Bistritz); viticulture peaked with the German settlers who arrived from the 12th century. The vineyards lie on the hills of the Transylvanian Plateau and are regarded as the highest in Romania.
The vines grow at heights of up to about 500 metres. The climate is cool, and ripening begins comparatively late. The soils consist of clay, loam and sandstone on the hillsides; they are rather heavy and retain water.
Mainly white varieties such as Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris are grown, along with Pinot Noir. The cool position favours aromatic, acid-driven whites and lighter reds. The region has been experiencing a revival since about 2010, driven by estates such as Liliac.
Soil Type
Clay, loam, sandstone
Climate
Cool, up to 550 m
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.
2Teaca
Klassifiziert📍 Teaca
Soil:Clay, loam, sandstone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Lechința podgorie, DOC origin.
3Bistrița
Klassifiziert📍 Bistrița
Soil:Clay, loam, sandstone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Lechința podgorie, DOC origin.
4Batoș
Klassifiziert📍 Batoș
Soil:Clay, loam, sandstone
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Lechința podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
7 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Liliac
Siebenbürgen · Lechința · Batoș
GlobalRegional
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc
CJ
Crama Jelna
Siebenbürgen · Lechința · Jelna
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
CD
Casa de Vinuri Zaig
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc
CC
Crama Culpiu
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc
CL
Crama Lechburg
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer
CV
Crama Valea Ascunsa
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Fetească Albă, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel
All Wineries
7 resultsLiliac
Siebenbürgen · Lechința · Batoș
GlobalRegional
Spitzenweingut
Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc
CD
Casa de Vinuri Zaig
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc
CC
Crama Culpiu
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc
CJ
Crama Jelna
Siebenbürgen · Lechința · Jelna
Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
CL
Crama Lechburg
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer
CV
Crama Valea Ascunsa
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Fetească Albă, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel
DV
Domeniile Vatra Roșia
Siebenbürgen · Lechința
Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about the vineyards of Lechința?
The vineyards lie on the hills of the Transylvanian Highlands and are regarded as the highest in Romania, at altitudes of up to around 500 metres.
Which villages and history belong to Lechința?
The growing area includes Lechința, Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița. Winegrowing peaked with the German settlers from the 12th century; since around 2010 there has been a revival, driven by wineries such as Liliac.
What is the climate like in Lechința?
The climate in Lechința is cool; the vineyards reach up to 550 m altitude. The harvest runs from September to October.
Which grape varieties define Lechința?
The key grape varieties in Lechința are Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The best-known vineyard is Lechința.
When is the best time to visit Lechința for wine?
The harvest in Lechința 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 Lechința?
Cellarmap lists 7 wineries in Lechința across roughly 1,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
All wineries in Lechința, A to Z
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