Cotnari
Rooted in centuries of tradition, Cotnari brings Romania’s native grape varieties to life through its unique terroir and generations of winemaking expertise. Here, heritage meets innovation, creating wines with an unmistakable Romanian identity.
Cotnari
Rooted in centuries of tradition, Cotnari brings Romania’s native grape varieties to life through its unique terroir and generations of winemaking expertise. Here, heritage meets innovation, creating wines with an unmistakable Romanian identity.
White Wines
GRASA DE COTNARI SEMI DRY
Grasa de Cotnari, a unique variety nurtured in the Cotnari vineyards, enchants the senses with its unmistakable, crystalline brilliance. Its spirited flavor, a timeless testament, adds a touch of delight to cherished family meals.
Winemaking:
This wine unfurls a symphony of intense fruit notes, where peaches, apricots, baked apples, and delicate white fruits dance harmoniously. These aromas bestow upon the wine a vivacious freshness and a tapestry of fruity complexity. A whisper of honey, subtle and sweet, graces Grasa de Cotnari, enhancing its natural sweetness.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Pairing gracefully with salads, appetizers, and dishes featuring fish or poultry, this wine is a poetic companion to culinary experiences, inviting you to savor the artistry of flavor and the embrace of tradition.
Tămâioasă Românească SEMI DRY
Tămâioasă Românească, a renowned Romanian wine, captivates with its unique blend of aromas. This wine gracefully balances with a refreshing acidity, leaving a delightful finish on the palate, a lingering ode to its floral notes.
Winemaking:
In a dance of senses, this wine unfolds with intense floral aromas – whispers of rose, jasmine, and orange blossoms. The fragrant character is further enriched by subtle fruit notes, like apricots, peaches, and hints of grapefruit. At times, a touch of spice, a hint of vanilla or cinnamon, weaves an intricate layer of complexity into its taste.
Type: Semi Dry
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Tămâioasă Românească complements white cheeses, Asian dishes, and sweet-tangy chicken or turkey. Enjoy with nutty caramel desserts for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
FRANCUSA SELECTIE
Frâncușa, a Romanian grape variety flourishing in the embrace of Cotnari’s vineyards, weaves a tale of delicacy and distinction. Its aroma, delicate and light, carries an authentic floral note, painting the wine with a whisper of nature’s grace.
Winemaking:
In the dance of ripened grapes, the delicate fragrance and unmistakable fruitiness become the signature of this enchanting wine. It speaks of freshness, an ode to the sun-kissed vineyards and the artistry of nature.
Type: Dry
Alcohol content: 13%
Pairs with fish, mussels, crabs, and the elegance of poultry. Frâncușa finds its match in appetizers, duck or goose liver, and embraces the richness of goat and burduf cheese. Grilled chicken, salmon, and the ocean’s bounty of scallops and seafood become poetic companions to this exquisite Romanian creation.
GRASA DE COTNARI SEMI SWEET
Grasa de Cotnari Semi Sweet, the aromas are complex and rich, with notes of ripe fruits such as apricots, pears, and quinces, complemented by floral and honey nuances. In some cases, there may also be hints of nuts or almonds, due to aging.
Winemaking:
The taste is balanced, combining moderate sweetness with pleasant acidity, which gives it freshness and vivacity. The finish is long-lasting, with fruity and floral aromas lingering on the palate.
Type: Semi Sweet
Alcohol content:12.5%
Grasa de Cotnari Semi-Sweet pairs well with fruit-based desserts, cakes, or fine cheeses. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or accompanied by dishes made with white meat, fish, or seafood when a sweet note is desired to contrast with the dish.
Zaz Sparkling Alb
Zaz Sparkling Alb a luminous golden sparkling wine with fine, elegant bubbles. The bouquet is expressive and refined, revealing notes of red fruits — strawberries and raspberries — interwoven with linden blossom, subtle honey nuances, and hints of melon, characteristic of the Grasă de Cotnari grape.
Winemaking:
On the palate, it is balanced and harmonious, with sweetness perfectly integrated into a lively acidity. Layers of peach, quince, and acacia honey unfold gracefully, leading to a delicate and persistent finish.
Type: Semi-Dry
Alcohol: 11%
Food Pairing:
An excellent choice with fruit-based desserts such as raspberry tarts or jam-filled crêpes, semi-sweet cheeses like mild Gorgonzola, or chicken dishes in creamy sauces.
Tamaioasa Romaneasca SWEET
Tamaioasa Romaneasca sweet a distinguished white wine of remarkable aromatic strength and unique character. Its unmistakable bouquet combines notes of basil and sun-dried hay, offering a truly authentic expression of the Tămâioasă Românească variety.
Winemaking:
A bright golden wine with rich, aromatic intensity. The bouquet opens with floral notes of wild roses and acacia, followed by ripe apricot, honey, and exotic fruit tones.On the palate, it is velvety and full-bodied, with a perfect harmony between natural sweetness and refreshing acidity.
Type: Sweet
Alcohol: 11.5%
Food Pairing:
Ideal with fruit tarts, vanilla cream desserts, and soft cheeses. Also excellent served slightly chilled on its own, as a refined dessert wine.
TRADITII FETEASCA ALBA
Traditii Feteasca Alba Demi-Dry, pays tribute to a native Romanian variety that has been part of the country’s vineyards for generations. Produced by Casa de Vinuri Cotnari, it carries forward the character of Fetească Albă in an accessible demi-dry style, linking regional tradition with today’s enjoyment of Romanian wine.
Winemaking:
Harvested at a stage that favors aromatic expression and natural balance, the grapes are gently pressed and vinified in stainless steel. The process is guided to retain a measured amount of residual sugar, giving the wine its characteristic demi-dry profile without overshadowing the personality of the variety.
Type: Demi Dry
Alcohol content: 12.5%
A versatile companion for roasted chicken, freshwater fish, vegetable pies, creamy risotto, mild cheeses, or traditional Romanian appetizers.
CONCEPT FRANCUSA BARICATA
Concept Francusa Baricata, is more than a name. It represents Cotnari’s freedom to look at Romania’s winemaking heritage from a new perspective — taking indigenous grape varieties with deep roots in tradition and giving them a contemporary expression.
Winemaking:
Concept Frâncușă Baricată begins with an early harvest, capturing the grape’s natural freshness and vibrant character. Produced in limited quantities, it is crafted with careful attention to preserve the authentic expression of Frâncușă. Oak maturation adds depth, roundness and texture, revealing delicate notes of vanilla, sweet almond and freshly baked bread crust. The result is an elegant balance between freshness and complexity, tradition and modern expression.
Type: Dry
Alcohol content: 11.75%
Enjoy it with grilled or oven-roasted white fish, seafood, creamy risotto, or pasta with delicate butter and cream-based sauces. Its freshness and subtle oak character also complement roasted chicken, turkey and veal, as well as medium-aged and creamy cheeses.
THE MAGICAL HILLS OF COTNARI
In the dance of time, Cotnari’s vineyards, once a modest 720 hectares in 1830, blossomed into a grandeur of 2,000 hectares by 1990. Today, a graceful tapestry of vines blankets 1,700 hectares, painting Cotnari as a paramount sanctuary of winemaking in our land. Embraced by the same latitude as the famed French Champagne region and Hungarian Tokaji region, Cotnari’s terroir orchestrates a symphony of high-quality wines, weaving together the harmonious elements of climate, soil, topography, and the caress of sunlight upon the earth.