1Cetate
Klassifiziert📍 Cetate
Soil:Sand, gravel
Varieties:Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Calafat podgorie, DOC origin.
Southern Sands · Sub-regions
Calafat
Cetate, Ciuperceni and Poiana Mare near Calafat on the Danube: sand dunes and gravel, new red-wine estates (Domeniul Cetate).
1Wineries
Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc
Most Famous Site
Cetate
Vineyard Area
3.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Southern Sands
Calafat Calafat – Hot
Cetate, Ciuperceni and Poiana Mare near Calafat on the Danube: sand dunes and gravel, new red-wine estates (Domeniul Cetate).
☀ Warm · Dry · Sunny⛰ Slope: gentleMerlotCabernet SauvignonFetească NeagrăFetească Regală
What is terroir? →SOILS
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 · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Hot, dry
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Cetate, Ciuperceni and Poiana Mare near Calafat on the Danube.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Sauvignon Blanc
WhiteGooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepper
Cabernet Sauvignon
RedBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphite
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Region aroma cloud
GooseberryNettleBoxwoodGreen pepperLimeElderflowerBlackcurrantBlackberryCedarwoodGraphiteBell pepperLeatherTobaccoPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedar
→ Aroma wheel and variety profilesSouthern Sands overview
This sub-region is part of Southern Sands. The map shows all 3 sub-regions — Calafat is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries1
Detailed profiles1
Typical Varieties
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Fetească Neagră
Fetească Regală
Sauvignon Blanc
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Sand, gravel
Climate
Hot, dry
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.
2Ciuperceni
Klassifiziert📍 Ciupercenii Noi
Soil:Sand, gravel
Varieties:Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Calafat podgorie, DOC origin.
3Poiana Mare
Klassifiziert📍 Poiana Mare
Soil:Sand, gravel
Varieties:Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Calafat 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 Calafat?
The key grape varieties in Calafat are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală and Sauvignon Blanc. The best-known vineyard is Cetate.
When is the best time to visit Calafat for wine?
The harvest in Calafat 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 Calafat taste like?
Soils: Sand, gravel. Climate: Hot, dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Calafat?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Calafat across roughly 3,500 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 Calafat?
Cetate is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Calafat. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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