1Jiana
Klassifiziert📍 Jiana
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dacilor podgorie, DOC origin.
Southern Sands · Sub-regions
Dacilor
Jiana, Izvoarele and Vrata in south-western Oltenia: own-rooted vines on wind-blown sand, light whites and Roșioară.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Roșioară, Merlot, Fetească Neagră
Most Famous Site
Jiana
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Southern Sands
Dacilor Dacilor – Romania's warmest climate
Jiana, Izvoarele and Vrata in south-western Oltenia: own-rooted vines on wind-blown sand, light whites and Roșioară.
☀ Warm · Dry · Sunny⛰ Slope: gentleFetească RegalăRiesling ItalicoRoșioarăMerlot
What is terroir? →SOILS
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Romania's warmest climate
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Jiana, Izvoarele and Vrata in south-western Oltenia.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Fetească Neagră
RedBlack plumBlackberryPruneClove
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletGreen appleWhite blossomPearHerbsBlack plum
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This sub-region is part of Southern Sands. The map shows all 3 sub-regions — Dacilor is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Roșioară
Merlot
Fetească Neagră
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Wind-blown sand
Climate
Romania's warmest climate
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.
2Izvoarele
Klassifiziert📍 Izvoarele
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dacilor podgorie, DOC origin.
3Vrata
Klassifiziert📍 Vrata
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Dacilor podgorie, DOC origin.
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
WINERIES
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Dacilor?
The key grape varieties in Dacilor are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot and Fetească Neagră. The best-known vineyard is Jiana.
When is the best time to visit Dacilor for wine?
The harvest in Dacilor 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 Dacilor taste like?
Soils: Wind-blown sand. Climate: Romania's warmest climate. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Dacilor?
Jiana is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dacilor. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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