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.
Photo: Andrei Stroe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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
Sandaromatic, approachable
Loose sand and wind-blown sand warm up quickly and hold little water — they give aromatic, early-drinking wines with soft tannins; phylloxera-resistant.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Hot, dry climate in the Oltenian sand plain with hot, very dry summers and moderately cold winters. Heat waves and water scarcity shape the growing season, and ripening is early.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Flat sandy terrain with low dune ridges between Dăbuleni, Tâmburești and Potelu in southern Oltenia, not far from the Danube. Vines grow on level ground with no slope.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
ripearomaticindigenousregional character
Typical Flavours of the Region
Fetească Regală
WhiteGreen appleCitrusWhite blossomPear
Riesling Italico
WhiteGreen appleCitrusHayAlmond
Roșioară
RedRaspberrySour cherryRose petalPomegranate
Merlot
RedPlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffle
Muscat Ottonel
WhiteRoseElderflowerGrapeOrange blossom
Region aroma cloud
Green appleCitrusWhite blossomPearHerbsHayAlmondRaspberrySour cherryRose petalPomegranatePlumBlack cherryChocolateTruffleCedarVioletRose
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Overview
Wineries0
Detailed profiles0
Typical Varieties
Fetească Regală
Riesling Italico
Roșioară
Merlot
Muscat Ottonel
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Sadova-Corabia lies in southern Oltenia, in Dolj and Olt counties, on the sand dunes between the Jiu and Olt rivers. The podgorie includes Dăbuleni, Tâmburești and Potelu. The area is part of the 'Sahara of Oltenia', a sandy landscape in the triangle between Craiova, Calafat and Corabia in which dunes and wind-blown sand shape the land.
The climate is hot and dry, with very warm summers and low rainfall. The soils are wind-blown sand, which is permeable and warms quickly. An irrigation scheme built in the 1970s carries Danube water to land around Dăbuleni.
Dăbuleni is known for its watermelons. Fetească Regală, Riesling Italico, Merlot and Muscat Ottonel are grown, along with the old sand variety Roșioară, traditionally used in southern Oltenia for white and rosé wines. The vineyards are often own-rooted, a feature of the sand areas. The wines are mostly light, the whites fresh.
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
What is the 'Sahara of Oltenia'?
Sadova-Corabia is part of the 'Sahara of Oltenia', a sandy landscape in the triangle between Craiova, Calafat and Corabia, where dunes and wind-blown sand shape the land.
What is special about winegrowing in Sadova-Corabia?
The vineyards often stand as ungrafted vines. The old sand variety Roșioară is also grown; an irrigation system built in the 1970s channels Danube water to areas around Dăbuleni.
What is the climate like in Sadova-Corabia?
The climate in Sadova-Corabia is hot and dry. The harvest runs from September to October.
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.
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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