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Târnave wine region

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,{{cite book

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.

References

References

  1. "First historical notes about Jidvei". Jidvei Wineyard.
  2. "Transylvanian Wines". National Vine Growers and Wine Producers Association (PNVV) Romania.
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