Romania by the glass: wines, wine cellars and tastings

Do you remember your grandparents' vacations in the fall, when they picked grapes and turned them into wine with their own means? A lot of time has passed since then, and in recent years Romania's vineyards have become more than just places of production, and have transformed into destinations where visitors can explore wine culture in a complete experience, surrounded by nature and disconnected from the hustle and bustle of cities. It is said that the best wine is drunk in the vineyard, and the best wine-making experience takes place in the cellars.

With almost 180,000 hectares of vineyards, Romania ranks fifth in the European Union in terms of vineyard area and sixth in grape and wine production. Although still far behind the number of wine cellars and chateaux in countries like France and Italy, with a longer tradition of combining wine production with gastronomy, in recent years, areas have started to appear that offer visitors a complete journey of the senses. In many ca