Moldovan Hills Wine Region Guide

Moldovan Hills wine region is the biggest and most significant wine region in Romania, particularly in terms of wine production. Moldovan Hills wine region is located in the eastern part of Romania, on the border with the Republic of Moldova. The Moldovan Hills wine region is home to indigenous grape varieties and famous sweet wine called Grasă de Cotnari.

Travel Guide to Moldovan Hills Wine Region in Romania

Find out about Wine Tasting & Tours in Moldovan Hills Wine Region to enjoy if you visit the region and to know where is Moldova located.

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Romanian wines from Western Moldovan Hills Wine Region

Places to visit Moldovan Hills Wine Region

Food to try in Moldovan Hills Wine Region

The Home of True Romanian Wines   

The Moldovan Hills wine region is rich in natural beauty, culture, folklore, and history. This part of Romania is home to many orthodox churches that are all located on the Golden Plateau, the centre of the Moldovan Hills wine region which has developed over centuries.

The climate of the Moldovan Hills wine region is temperate continental with very hot summers and snow during the winter months. The Moldovan Hills wine region is the largest single viniculture region in Romania and is where one can see 70 000 hectares of vineyards planted on terraced slopes. The climate conditions of the Moldovan Hills wine region are ideal for winemaking although the winters can sometimes be harsh.

Grape Varieties:

Red varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Băbească Neagră, Merlot, Fetească Neagră

White varieties: Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă, Welschriesling, Tămâioasă Româneascăsca Regala, Tămâioasă Românească

Romania’s Most Famous Wines

The Moldovan Hills wine region is the most famous winemaking region of Romania. The most notable Moldovan wines are golden sweet twines that are made in the Cotnari area.

Other famous wines of the region are Franusca, dry white wine with aromas of grapes, a velvety taste, and a greenish-yellow colour; and Feteasca Alba, semi-dry or sweet wine with a golden yellow colour and aromas of honey.

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Places to Visit in Moldovan Hills Wine Region

Ion Creanga Memorial House - The Restored House of Ion Creanga

The Ion Creanga Memorial House is the beautifully resorted house of the famous Romanian storyteller Ion Creanga who lived from 1837 – 1889. For Romanians, this is a very special place as it is where most of Creanga’s famous stories are set. Today, visitors can enjoy the small house and its bright geraniums on the patio.

The Romanian Palace of Culture

The Iasi Palace of Culture is a building in Moldova that once served as the Administrative Justice Palace until 1995. Today the building is home to the Moldova National Museum Complex and the Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Centre.

Moldovan Hills Wine Region Map

You can also check out our interactive mapof the Moldovan Hills Wine Region to discover wineries with open cellar doors and to see where is Moldova located.

The Breathtaking Natural Beauty of Moldovan Hills Wine Region   

The rich natural beauty of the Moldovan Hills wine region makes it one of the most popular wine regions in Romania. The Moldovan Hills wine region is characterized by rolling hills and enchanting national parks that should not be missed by all who visit.

Ceahlau National Park - The National Park of the Carpathian Mountains

The Ceahlau National Park is perfectly located in the Carpathian Mountains where it is surrounded by watercourses, dams and lakes. The main highlight of the park is Ceahlau Mountain which is considered by many as the Mount Olympus of Romania. Inside the park, visitors can enjoy a wide range of flora and fauna, waterfalls and rock formations.

Food to try in Moldovan Hills Wine Region

The local cuisine of Moldova draws inspiration from Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Greece, Russia and other countries. The local food is heavy in meat and often includes potatoes and other vegetables. Moldovan food is a treat for all who visit.

Tochitura Moldoveneasca - Traditional Moldovan Pork

Tochitura Moldoveneasca is a traditional Romanian and Moldovan dish made of small cubes of pork that are cooked over a low fire in its own fat and juices. The cooked port is traditionally served with over-easy eggs.

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