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All you need to know about Romanian wines

Before you begin with the Romanian wine guides, we’d like to familiarize you with some commonly asked questions. These should provide you with a basic idea of Romanian wines.

I’ve been told the Queen Elisabeth II has ordered Romanian wine. Is that accurate?

It is widely acknowledged that queen Elisabeth II loves “Negru De Purcari” extremely. While it’s an Romanian name, it’s an Italian wine that is produced in the Republic of Moldova, Romania’s neighbor (where Moldavian is spoken, an indigenous variant from Romanian).

The most expensive Romanian wine?

It is the most costly Romanian wine costs around 270RON (aprox $64 EUR61) to purchase the Davino Red Wine Rezerva 2009. We did not include Vintage wines; ones that are not in inventory, and the larger bottles (magnum) that are more expensive. This is the price you pay in an online shop , which excludes shipping costs.

What is the price average of the Romanian wine?

The price of the finest Romanian wines (including numerous vintage wines (10 years, 7 years) …) is about 18USD (17EUR). The cost for a 3-4 year old wine is about 3-7(USD ($) or EUR). This is the price you will find in an online store, minus shipping costs.

What is the most delicious Romanian wine?

We’ve compiled our list of the top 10 top Romanian wines. Check out the article to learn the wines we would recommend.

What are the most well-known Romanian wines?

In Romania there are many wines that are popular , however the wines that the majority of Romanian are aware of are the six types of wine: Feteasca Regala, Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Neagra, Grasa de Cotnari, Tamaioasa romaneasca and Busuioaca de Bohotin. They are all native grapevines.

What is the Romanian local wine varieties?

Apart from the six wine varieties that we have mentioned, there are numerous other local wine varieties However, only a few of them are commonly used. For more information, please go to our next post regarding Grape Varieties that are found in Romania.

I’ve been told that the world’s biggest cellars are located in Romania Do you believe that?

The world’s largest wine cellar can be found within “Miestii Mici” in Republic of Moldova and is therefore it is not located in Romania. The cellars measure 120Km(90mi) in length, with 55km (34mi) accessible and can hold 1,5 million wines (Guinness records for the longest wine cellar in history). But a local dialect called Romanian is spoken in the area.

Do I have access to organic wine in Romania?

Indeed, Romanian wineries are producing organically-produced wine. There is a market still in development.

Where can I purchase Romanian wine?

We’ve created a special piece on the local stores that are located in the country you reside, as well as shops located in Romania and online stores which offer Romanian wines. You can find the article here.

What is it that makes Romanian wines unique?

Romanian wines are unique due to a variety of reasons:

You will get a top quality wine for the budget. A good quality Romanian wine (internationally acknowledged internationally) is cheaper than similar wines, and therefore Romanian wines have a cost-effective quality/price ratio.
Romania has the world’s most popular variety of wine (e.g. cabernet sauvignon, merlot) along with various other semi-sweet and dry wines.
Romanian Terroir and local Romanian wines (see the next article for more information about the different varieties)

What do Romanian wines perform in the international rankings of wines?

More and more delicious. Over the years, Romanian wines have been a winner in international competitions like Vinailes Internationales, Merlot du Monde and Mundus Vini. Additionally, the top wine critics are now exploring Romania by announcing Robert Parker awarding 90 points for various Romanian wines and Jancis Robinson evaluating the Romanian wines too.

How do you know if you are drinking Romanian vin is tasty or not?

There are specific indicators to aid you in identifying a quality wine. Find more information within our post about Romanian Wine Classification.

Are there any anything other wines other than Romanian wine in Romania?

You will be able to locate French, Italian or Spanish wines along with other wines.

How large are Romania’s wine industry? Romanian vin industry?

Romania is the sixth biggest European Union and 13th worldwide wine producer, producing an annual production of 4-5 million hectoliters.

How many wineries do Romania have?

Around 140 farmers were involved in 2015 (according according to official count by Romanian officials).

Is winemaking a lucrative business opportunity in Romania?

The wine-making industry is still an intriguing industry in Romania. With over 100 winemakers, there is a bit of competition in the market. In the past 10 years, numerous new wineries have opened. However, the costs for vineyards remain quite affordable in comparison to other regions of Europe and around the world. Moreover, the cost of the finished product that is an ounce of wine, is also low, making it highly competitive on the international marketplace. A some of the most recent wines: Alira, Viile Metamorfosis, Lacerta, Liliac, Bauer, Avincis, Bazilescu.
Romania is slowly but certain recognition for the quality of its wines.