Romania
History
Wine growing in Romania features local grape varieties such as Zghihara de Husi, Cramposia de Dragasani, Galbena de Odobesti. In the 18th century more Western European grapes were introduced, including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Italian Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
According to legend, Dionysus – the Thracian god of wine – was born in what is now Romania and Plato declared its vineyards to be the best in the world. Its wines became so famous that in the first century BC, the king ordered for all the vineyards to be destroyed to discourage possible invaders. Of course, his own people weren’t so easily deterred and soon new vineyards flourished.
Nowadays Romania has a large amount of land dedicated to vines - almost as much vineyard area as Portugal.
Wine growing in Romania features local grape varieties such as Zghihara de Husi, Cramposia de Dragasani, Galbena de Odobesti. In the 18th century more Western European grapes were introduced, including Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Italian Riesling, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
According to legend, Dionysus – the Thracian god of wine – was born in what is now Romania and Plato declared its vineyards to be the best in the world. Its wines became so famous that in the first century BC, the king ordered for all the vineyards to be destroyed to discourage possible invaders. Of course, his own people weren’t so easily deterred and soon new vineyards flourished.
Nowadays Romania has a large amount of land dedicated to vines - almost as much vineyard area as Portugal.
Art
Romania plays host to many museums, where all elements of its history and arts are preserved. Prominent museums include Romania’s National Museum of Art, the Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest and the Bruckenthal Museum in Sibiu.
Romanians are extremely creative and possess intense spirituality, both of which are expressed through their architecture – and some buildings date back to the 12th century, depicting the country’s tumultuous history.
Some architectural gems: Palace of Parliament; Royal Palace; Satu Mare Synagogue and Bran Castle.
Romania plays host to many museums, where all elements of its history and arts are preserved. Prominent museums include Romania’s National Museum of Art, the Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest and the Bruckenthal Museum in Sibiu.
Romanians are extremely creative and possess intense spirituality, both of which are expressed through their architecture – and some buildings date back to the 12th century, depicting the country’s tumultuous history.
Some architectural gems: Palace of Parliament; Royal Palace; Satu Mare Synagogue and Bran Castle.
