Stirbey
In Romania’s far south, the Ştirbey winery sits high up in the hillsides of Dragasani overlooking the meandering river Olt.
There is documented ownership of the Stirbey estate in the 17th century, yet the true growth and development of the vineyards happened under the reign of Prince Barbu Ştirbey between 1873 and 1946.
In 1946 his daughter, Princess Maria Stirbey, inherited the vineyards – which after national expropriation then belonged to the state.
In 2001 the winery began operating again when Baroness Ileana Kripp – granddaughter of Princess Maria Ştirbey – took control of both the property and its revival.
Today only single varietal are planted, to develop with as little interference as possible. New varieties have been planted with more international appeal; yet indigenous varieties remain demonstrating its century-old history and tradition.
Area under vine: 25ha
Region: Dragasani
Whites: Cramposie Selectionată, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Novac, Negru de Drăgăşani, Fetească Neagră
New Plantings: 5000 vines per hectar
Wine Maker: Oliver Bauer
Region: Dragasani
Whites: Cramposie Selectionată, Fetească Regală, Sauvignon Blanc, Tămâioasă Românească
Reds: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Novac, Negru de Drăgăşani, Fetească Neagră
New Plantings: 5000 vines per hectar
Wine Maker: Oliver Bauer
Cramposie Selecţionată 2008
An indigenous grape variety of the Drăgăşani region and one of the oldest grape varieties in Romania. The Cramposie grape was first vinified and bottled as a single grape variety in 2003,helping to lead a resurgence with more traditional grape varieties. Stirbey’s Cramposie is a light easy drinking wine, packed with pear and apple fresh fruit flavours matched with good acidity making it the perfect companion to seafood.
An indigenous grape variety of the Drăgăşani region and one of the oldest grape varieties in Romania. The Cramposie grape was first vinified and bottled as a single grape variety in 2003,helping to lead a resurgence with more traditional grape varieties. Stirbey’s Cramposie is a light easy drinking wine, packed with pear and apple fresh fruit flavours matched with good acidity making it the perfect companion to seafood.
