Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: An Exploration of Romania's Viticulture Tradition
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Experience a private wine tasting in Bucharest and explore Romania's rich viticulture tradition. Discover the flavors of Romanian wines and learn about the industry's history and revival after the fall of communism.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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).

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide & transport
  • Wine tasting: 4 wine glasses/person, traditional Romanian cheese & dry sausages
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified
Meal Options
  • Local cheese & dry sausages
  • Local wine varieties, 4 glasses of wine per person
Additional Information

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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ducharmn
Oct 31, 2019
Outstanding experience in Bucharest!!! - Emma does a great job detailing the country and city history. The wine bar is a cool place with tons of history and delicious wine offerings! Highly recommend
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Hrp70
Oct 24, 2019
Wine tasting in Bucharest - This is an outstanding tour at a reasonable price. Our guide, Mihai, was very knowledgeable about the wines and the meats and cheeses were delicious. We had no idea Romanian wines were this good. But the best part was the knowledge and enthusiasm Mihai has for Romania and surrounding areas. His discussions and answer to our many questions motivated us to consider coming back on a tour he would lead in Bucharest and surrounding areas like Transylvania. What a blast! This wine tasting tour is not to be missed.
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Jaket499
Nov 21, 2018
Great experience! - This was a great experience. In addition to the delicious wines, sausages, and cheeses, our guide Emma was very personable and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. We learned a lot about Romania and its recent history through her, and we highly recommend her as a guide for this tasting. It was our favorite experience of our honeymoon!
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