- Strada 11 Iunie 17 - Enjoy a private, cozy and informative wine tasting session in Bucharest’s first wine bar to be reopened after the 1989 revolution. Located inside a century old house, the bar has an elegant interior and the wine bottles displayed like books on shelves create a perfect ambiance.
You’ll taste 4 different varieties of local wines along with a plate of traditional cheese & dry sausages and discover the distinctive “terroir” of Dealu Mare, Romania’s most famous wine region. Same as Bordeaux or Tuscany, Dealu Mare sits close to the 45th parallel, has a hot climate until late September and with mostly clay or limestone based soils, the region offers ideal conditions for red wines.
Your guide will offer insights into the various wine varieties but also tell you about the history of the local wine industry and the challenges it faced during the soviet occupation and communist years following WW2, when private property was confiscated, brands were destroyed and mass production policies ruined quality.
After the 1989 revolution that overthrew communism, Romania slowly started to rebuild its wine sector aiming to reclaim its spot in top 10 winemakers (currently 13th world producer).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide & transport
- Wine tasting: 4 wine glasses/person, traditional Romanian cheese & dry sausages
- Additional food and drinks, unless specified
- Local cheese & dry sausages
- Local wine varieties, 4 glasses of wine per person
Were you aware that Romania stands as the 13th largest producer of wine globally, boasting a viticulture history of over 2000 years? Take part in a private, enlightening wine tasting experience at the earliest wine bar to reopen in Bucharest following the 1989 revolution! Indulge in four unique Romanian wine varieties, accompanied by a selection of traditional cheese and dried sausages. A private guide will assist you in unraveling the distinct tastes of the renowned Dealu Mare vineyards and teach you about the wine production process to decode the secrets behind the impeccable flavors. Furthermore, your guide will impart tales of the vintners’ hardships during the Soviet occupation, the seizure of vineyards, and the wine industry’s remarkable recovery following the turmoil of the 1989 revolution and the downfall of communism!
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
