The Guardian: Romanian wines, value at brilliant prices

Romanian wines can be “very good” and come at “brilliant prices,” according to a review published by The Guardian. The article notes the country’s wine making tradition and argues that Romanian winemakers can take advantage of a poor harvest in Europe this year and the price tag of wine imports. “Wine has been made in Romania for centuries, but was terribly brutalized under communist rule. When Ceausescu’s dictatorship ended in 1989, the country began the slow process of returning land to its rightful owners and some are now making very good wine – and at brilliant prices,” the article reads. One winery that already brought its wines on the UK market is Cramele Recaş. The winery had its biggest harvest ever this year, and sold grapes and juice to producers in Italy and Spain. It retails its products in several UK supermarkets. In Asda, UK shoppers can find the Bradshaw Pinot Grigio, and in Sainsbury, the House Pinot Noir. At the same time, Aldi’s Nonius is made by Cramele Recaş, which also makes the orange wine Sole for Tanners. UK wine shoppers can also find the Tamâioasă Româneasca at The Wine Society, and the Negru de Drăgăsani at Oddbins. Both wines are produced by the Prince Ştirbey winery in Drăgăsani. The full article can be read here. Romania, one of only four EU states with higher wine production in 2017 Romania wine map available in English editor@romania-insider.com