Romania — wine

Dealu Mare DOC

Romania's most celebrated wine region — 'Big Hill' — in the pre-Carpathian foothills of Muntenia, where a Mediterranean microclimate and continental temperature swings produce bold Cabernet, Merlot, and Feteasca Neagra (Romania's prized indigenous variety). Dealu Mare has attracted significant international investment.

Year Rating Notes
2024 Pre-Carpathian conditions excellent; Feteasca Neagra showing aromatic depth.
2023 Benchmark Dealu Mare vintage; international investment producing results.
2022 Hot summer produced concentrated wines; Davino selections outstanding.
2021 Cooler year; Bordeaux varieties showed freshness and structure.
2020 Outstanding vintage; Monogram one of the decade's best.
2019 Strong growing season; Feteasca Neagra showing complexity.
2018 Classic Dealu Mare; wines ageing with distinction.