Based in the heart of Transylvania, Jidvei’s vineyards spread on more than 2500 hectares alongside the Tarnave River, in one of the country’s oldest w**e regions. It was the w**e-making skill the German population brought in the 16th century, together with the specific terroir of the region, very similar to the one in Germany, which gave the Tarnave region the name of “Weinland”-Wine country. Most varieties cultivated here are white: Feteasca Regala, Feteasca Alba, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Muscat Ottonel, while the black grape varieties include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The company is privately owned since 1999, but its history begins in 1949 when a state-owned company was set up. It was during the communist period that Jidvei became a standard of quality for white w**es, not only in Romania, but also abroad, as Jidvei w**es were one of the products with great export value. It is now a family business, with the third generation already involved in the company’s management and it is considered one of the most successful authentic Romanian brands, its products being a true standard of quality, but its scale making it one of the largest w**emaking companies with single private ownership in Europe.
