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Muntenia Hills

South of the Carpathians, home to Dealu Mare, the best-known red wine area in Romania.

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Where it is

The Muntenia and Oltenia Hills (Dealurile Munteniei) lie on the southern slopes of the Carpathians, north of Bucharest. The Dealu Mare, Ștefănești-Argeș and Pietroasele areas are included.

Land and climate

South-facing slopes with continental climate. Dealu Mare, the "big hill", is a long ridge sheltered from the north.

Grapes and wines

Red wines from Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir, and whites from Sauvignon Blanc, Fetească Regală and Tămâioasă Românească. Pietroasele is known for sweet wines.