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Danube Terraces

The south of Romania along the Danube, warm and dry, with sandy soils.

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Where it is

The Danube Terraces (Terasele Dunării) lie in southern Romania along the Danube in Oltenia and Muntenia, including Sadova-Corabia and Dealu Bujorului.

Land and climate

A warm continental climate, with long hot summers. Sandy and chernozem soils.

Grapes and wines

Red grapes such as Fetească Neagră, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are common, and whites include Sauvignon Blanc and Fetească Regală.