Romania — wine

Dragasani

One of Romania's oldest wine regions with viticultural history stretching back 3,000 years, in the Olt River valley of Wallachia. At the forefront of Romania's wine renaissance, championing indigenous varietals: Feteasca Neagra, Cramposie Selectionata, and ultra-rare Negru de Dragasani. Continental climate with limestone and clay soils.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Warm, productive season; strong Feteasca Neagra concentration and color
2022 Excellent vintage; prolonged ripening produced structured, age-worthy red wines
2021 Wetter than ideal; careful selection rewarded with clean, food-friendly wines
2020 Hot summer; excellent color and tannin development in indigenous varietals
2019 Outstanding vintage across Romania; most concentrated Feteasca Neagra in a decade