1Tâmburești
Klassifiziert📍 Tâmburești
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Sadova-Corabia podgorie, DOC origin.
Southern Sands · Sub-regions
Sadova-Corabia
Dăbuleni, Tâmburești and Potelu: the sand dunes between the Jiu and the Olt, known for watermelons and own-rooted vines.
0Wineries
Grape Varieties
Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico
Roșioară, Merlot, Muscat Ottonel
Most Famous Site
Dăbuleni
Vineyard Area
3.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Southern Sands
Sadova-Corabia Sadova-Corabia – Hot
Dăbuleni, Tâmburești and Potelu: the sand dunes between the Jiu and the Olt, known for watermelons and own-rooted vines.
☀ 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
Hot, dry
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Dăbuleni, Tâmburești and Potelu.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteApplePeachCitrusApricot
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Gelber Muskateller
WhiteGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossom
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Region aroma cloud
ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletGrapeElderflowerNutmegOrange blossomGreen apple
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This sub-region is part of Southern Sands. The map shows all 3 sub-regions — Sadova-Corabia is highlighted.
Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Roșioară
Merlot
Muscat Ottonel
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Wind-blown sand
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.
2Dăbuleni
Klassifiziert📍 Dăbuleni
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Sadova-Corabia podgorie, DOC origin.
3Potelu
Klassifiziert📍 Potelu
Soil:Wind-blown sand
Varieties:Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot
Wine centre (centru viticol) of the Sadova-Corabia 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 Sadova-Corabia?
The key grape varieties in Sadova-Corabia are Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Roșioară, Merlot and Muscat Ottonel. The best-known vineyard is Dăbuleni.
When is the best time to visit Sadova-Corabia for wine?
The harvest in Sadova-Corabia 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 Sadova-Corabia taste like?
Soils: Wind-blown sand. Climate: Hot, dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Sadova-Corabia?
Dăbuleni is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Sadova-Corabia. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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