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Romania has a history of wine growing like most of Eastern Europe that reaches back to its earliest inhabitants.

Local vine varieties such as Zghihara de Husi, Cramposia de Dragasani, Galbena de Odobesti, Feteasca alba, Feteasca neagra, Babeasca, and Tamâioasa româneasca formed the basis of the wines until the 18th century when more common Western European grapes were introduced.

Today these foreign vines...Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Italian Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat Ottonel and others are at home in Romainian vineyards.

Wines are grown in the Moldavia - not to be confused with neighboring Moldova. The Black Sea, the Danube Delta and the mild climate of the countryside create a welcome place for grape vines to thrive and the wines are fairly well known in the international arena with some consistently receiving awards at major expos.

The pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, riesling, pinot gris and chardonnay from the Murfatlar vineyards as well as the grasa and feteasa from Cotnari's vineyards have been recognized at international competitions for their quality...

More about Romanian wines & vineyards around the Web:

Romanian Wines - This site is a bit flashy, but still easy to get around and fast loading. They take you from a basic history lesson to the wines that are produced today including tasting notes. Each region's wines are covered and a wine club plus a search by wine, region or color helps if you'd like to shop.

Wines from Your Friendly Vampire - When you think of the Transylvania area of Romania, wine may not be the first thing that comes to mind. While the myths of vampires have made this area famous, the wines are not mythical - and they are popular!

Cotnari Vineyard - This article is about the history and wines of the Cotnari vineyard in Moldavia. The pictures are cute and the last section of the piece concentrates on a litany of wine quotations that are priceless.

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