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.
2Wineries
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.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool, up to 550 m
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Lechința (Lechnitz), Teaca, Batoș and Bistrița in north-eastern Transylvania.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
fresharomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedCherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Grauburgunder
WhitePearAppleAlmondHoney
Fetească Albă
WhiteWhite blossomPeachApricotHoney
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerPearAppleAlmondHoneyAlmond pastry
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesTransylvania overview
This sub-region is part of Transylvania. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Lechința is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries2
Detailed profiles2
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Fetească Albă
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Terroir & Climate
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
2 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What does the terroir of Lechința taste like?
Soils: Clay, loam, sandstone. Climate: Cool, up to 550 m. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Lechința?
Cellarmap lists 2 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.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Lechința?
Lechința is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Lechința. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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