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Banat Hills

The far west of Romania, on the border with Serbia and Hungary, with a long history of winemaking.

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Where it is

The Banat Hills (Dealurile Banatului) cover the south-west of Romania, in the Banat historic region, around Timișoara and Recaș. The area includes the Recaș and Miniș-Măderat vineyards.

Land and climate

A moderate climate with Mediterranean influence from the west. Winters are mild and summers warm.

Grapes and wines

Cadarca (Kadarka), a red grape of the Balkans, is grown here, and Riesling, Fetească Regală, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are common. Recaș is one of Romania's biggest wine estates.