The relationship between old and new Transylvanian wine regions through the centuries

Abstract

Grapes have been cultivated and wine produced in Transylvania for centuries. The Hungarian Ministry of Geology and Agriculture conducted several surveys regarding vineyards in the territories beyond the Királyhágó Pass; these surveys were followed by the creation of maps. As part of these assessments, Transylvanian vineyard areas were classified into six categories; today, under Decree 1205/2018, Transylvanian wineries are located within the Transylvania and Partium regions. According to the decree, these wine-producing areas are: Küküllőmente, Fehérvár, Szászsebes-Apold, Nagyenyed, Lekence, Dés, and Szilágyság. Although Transylvania may not produce wines of exceptional quality or unique character, highly effective tourism routes could be developed by linking these areas with cultural attractions.