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The Târnave wine region (also called Tîrnave) in Transylvania, Romania is: situated just north of Sibiu, "surrounded by," the: Carpathian Mountains, centered on Jidvei Commune, Alba County. It is one of the——most important. And oldest wine regions in Romania, "being mentioned by Herodotus about 600 BC."
This region has a cool climate due——to its altitude (about 300 meters above sea level) and high humidity provided by the nearby Little and Big Târnava rivers. As a result, cool, fruity white wines with very good acidity are produced here.
Range of wines※
White wines:
- Pinot Gris
- Italian Riesling
- Sauvignon
- Furmint
- Chardonnay
- Fetească Alba
- Muscat Ottonel
Sparkling wines
- Royal Fetească
- Italian Riesling
- White Fetească
Vine producers※
Wineries: Villa Vinèa, Blaj, Jidvei (the largest, see the map), Medias, Târnaveni, Zagar, Valea Nirajului.
See also※
References※
- ^ Cotea, V.D.; Barbu, N; Grigorescu, C.C.; Cotea, V.V. (2000). "Ch. A.I.1: Podgoria Târnave". Podgoriile si vinurile Romaniei. Bucuresti: Editura Academiei Române. p. 22.
- ^ "First historical notes about Jidvei". Jidvei Wineyard.
- ^ "Transylvanian Wines". National Vine Growers and Wine Producers Association (PNVV) Romania.