Studies on the planting dynamics of native grape varieties for winemaking
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59463/xnmpdm79Keywords:
adaptability, quality, native varieties, wine marketAbstract
The wine market has recently become increasingly dynamic, characterized by heightened competition. Alongside well-established producers, new competitors have emerged - not only from Romania and traditional wine-producing countries but also from the so-called “New World of Wine” (China, India, Sweden and Uruguay). This research focused on vineyards areas with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status and the varietal structure of grape cultivation in Romania. Special attention was given to the land area planted with native varieties and the ratio between native and noble cultivars. In recent years, motivated by the desire to attract consumer segments seeking authentic, traditional wines, a growing number of wineries have expanded their cultivation of Romanian grape varieties. Consequently, the gap between native and noble cultivars has gradually narrowed. Particularly, several native varieties—such as ‘Fetească Neagră’, ‘Fetească Regală’, ‘Fetească Albă’, and ‘Tămâioasă Românească’— have shown consistent expansion in vineyards area in last decades.
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