Dealurile Crişanei

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The zone is bounded to the north by the Șes mountain and by gently rolling hills close to the plain.
• The climate is influenced by the Central European climatic regime, which brings a reduction in temperature resources and an increase in rainfall, with milder winters.
• The vineyard sites are well exposed to sunlight and occupy positions sheltered from winds and cold air currents.
• The vineyard plantings are dispersed across a wide area to the north and north-east of Oradea, encompassing the wine-growing centres of Biharia and Tileagd.
• The oenoclimatic potential of the region scores 4,287 on the thermoheliohydric index scale, a specific indicator of local climatic conditions.

• The wine-growing centres of the Diosig vineyard, Săcuieni and Sâniob, share a viticultural tradition stretching back to the period 1569–1578.
• Among the varieties showing the greatest potential in this appellation are Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, Welschriesling, and the aromatic Muscat Ottonel.

• The white wines display expressive aromas of acacia blossom, green apple, and fresh-cut grass in Fetească Regală, vanilla notes from oak-barrel ageing and exotic pineapple notes in Chardonnay, all showing balance and good acidity.
• The red wines are full-bodied, velvety, and round, with aromas of cherry tending toward ripe sour cherry with bottle age in Pinot Noir, peppery notes in Syrah, and characteristic fresh wild berry and raspberry notes in Merlot.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Romania

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-RO-A0106
• Official trade body site — Oficiul Național al Viei și Produselor Vitivinicole (ONVPV) — IG Dealurile Crişanei