Traditional Romanian drinks

Bucharest wine tasting tour

One thing is certain: no traveler will ever die of thirst in Romania! In our stories and most of the folklore, the stranger visiting a Romanian village will always welcomed with wine and bread. But there are many other drinks that Romanians love.

 

The traditional Romanian drinks in nutshell:

  • Romanians love sparkling water (we call it mineral water in Romanian). In summer we might mix red or white wine with sparkling water and call it șpriț, a light drink to refresh.
  • The alternatives for refreshing drinks are the home lemonade (made with sparkling or still water, adding mint, orange juice or other fruits or herbs) and the local beers – mostly light ale, all quite refreshing!
  • In winter, the mulled wine (vin fiert) and the hot plum brandy (called țuica or pălincă) are popular and will heat up the snowy atmosphere!
  • Romania is the 15th wine producer worldwide and Europe’s 6th as far as volume goes (2022 statistics). If you fancy wines, you are invited to try some of the local varieties: the red Fetească Neagră (Black Virgin), the white Fetească Albă (White Virgin) and Fetească Regală (Royal Virgin). Of course, a perfect blend of Romanian and French varieties like Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc can make the local wines even more memorable!

 

Wine bars in the Old Town

In the Old Town, the historic and touristic pedestrian heart of the city, there are several places where you can try the amazing Romanian wines. Three of my favorites wine bars are:

  • Bruno’s wine bar, 9 Covaci St., one of the first in town, has a great wine list and good prices and snack platters. The indoor is smoking, so try to get a table outdoor to fully enjoy the bouquet of the wines!
  • Corks’ wine bar, 1 Bacani St., a lovely décor and very good wine list. Three great wine tastings menus available – on reservation only. Bonus: lots of delightful dishes!
  • Abel’s wine bar, 10 Tonitza St., a friendly and cozy atmosphere with a great wine list of the best local blends and varietals. Dario, the Italian owner, will gladly introduce you to the world of Romanian wines and pour a glass of the traditional plum brandy as well.

 

Join us on a Bucharest private tour and your local guide will recommend you the best local drinks and the places where to enjoy them!

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