Wine regions of Romania: Transylvania Highlands
History of wine in the region
Winemaking in the Transylvania Highlands is a long tradition, going back centuries to Roman times. Romania is now the 13th largest wine producer in the world, and wineries throughout the region are proudly producing new wines from old vineyards. In fact, some of these vineyards were banned under Romania’s communist regime and are just being rediscovered and replanted after being ignored for decades.
With its mountainous terrain and unique soil condition, Transylvania produces excellent wines year after year that are distinctive from those produced in other regions. The topography gives it a rich diversity… Read more
