The history of wine in Drăgășani, one of Romania's most important wine regions, is long and fascinating. It unfolds through several phases reflecting the evolution of viticulture in Eastern Europe.
Explore tours →The Romans introduced the vine to the Dacian region. Varieties such as Tămâioasă Românească were born here.
The city of Drăgășani is officially documented. Viticulture was already well developed thanks to the fertile hillside soils.
The wines of Drăgășani gain international recognition. Crâmpoșie becomes the symbol of the region.
Phylloxera strikes the vineyards. From 1885, vines are replanted using American rootstocks.
Prize at the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
Founding of the viticultural research station of Drăgășani. New varieties are born: Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Novac, Negru de Drăgășani, Alutus.
Drăgășani is one of Romania's main wine regions and a growing destination for wine tourism.
Fresh and mineral — native white wine, symbol of Drăgășani
Structured and complex — native red wine of character
Aromatic and floral — the queen of Romanian whites
The Drăgășani wine region extends across the hills of Wallachia, along the Olt River, with D.O.C. Drăgășani denomination. The area includes the Drăgășani and Sâmburești sub-regions, with native grapes such as Crâmpoșie Selecționată, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Alutus, Negru de Drăgășani and Novac.
