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Where is Cotnari wine from?

Cotnari is a sweet white wine from Cotnari, in Moldavia, Romania. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Grasă de Cotnari, Fetească Albă, Frâncușă and Tămâioasă Românească.

Cotnari wine label
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Cotnari at a glance

ClassificationDOC
AppellationCotnari
StyleSweet wine
GrapesGrasă de Cotnari, Fetească Albă, Frâncușă, Tămâioasă Românească
Village or townCotnari
RegionMoldavia
CountryRomania
Coordinates47.3403, 26.9408

Cotnari

Cotnari, Moldavia, Romania

DOC

Home of the Grasă de Cotnari grape

Appellation
Cotnari
Grapes
Grasă de Cotnari, Fetească Albă, Frâncușă, Tămâioasă Românească

Cotnari is a village northwest of Iași, first recorded in 1448 and famous for the Grasă de Cotnari grape. Local tradition credits the vineyards to Moldavian prince Stephen the Great, under whom the village became an alternate royal residence. Stone buildings and roads were built there to serve the wine trade.

Producers to know

  • Cotnari
  • Casa de Vinuri Cotnari
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Cotnari: questions and answers

Where is Cotnari wine from?

Cotnari is a sweet white wine from Cotnari, in Moldavia, Romania. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Grasă de Cotnari, Fetească Albă, Frâncușă and Tămâioasă Românească.

Which country is Cotnari from?

Cotnari is from Romania, in the Moldavia wine region.

What grape is Cotnari made from?

Cotnari is made mainly from Grasă de Cotnari, Fetească Albă, Frâncușă and Tămâioasă Românească.

Is Cotnari a red or a white wine?

Cotnari is a sweet white wine.

Who are the best producers of Cotnari?

Producers to know include Cotnari and Casa de Vinuri Cotnari.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.