Lechinţa

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Precipitation of 650–700 mm/year in the valleys, ~800 mm on the ridges; maximum in May–August, with 30–40 snowy days in winter.
• Harvest temperatures of 5–10 °C slow enzymatic processes, preserving the aromas and high acidity of the must.
• Fog on ~one third of autumn days (Sept.–Oct.) → slow ripening, retained aromas, consistently high acidity.

• Autumn fog and low temperatures at harvest preserve the aromas and maintain high acidity, defining characteristics of the wines.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-RO-A0369
• Official trade body site — Oficiul Național al Viei și Produselor Vitivinicole (ONVPV) — DOC Lechinţa