Studies regarding some grape varieties and wines from historical Moldova

Abstract

Grape cultivation and wine production have held significant historical importance in the region of historical Moldova, as a central pillar of the local economy and culture. The region has become renowned for its indigenous grape varieties, Moldovan wine symbolizing the identity and hospitality of the Moldovan people, often influencing local traditions and festivities. Taking into account the eco-pedological characteristics of the Romanian Moldovan Hills Region and the Republic of Moldova, a research has been conducted into the cultivated grape varieties, the types of wines produced, as well as the existing wineries, in order to highlight technological and sensory data specific to these countries. The current study focuses on wines made from the grape varieties Fetească albă, Fetească regală, Fetească neagră, and Băbească neagră (Rară neagră), forming the basis for extensive research into the complex sensory profiles and the identification of specific aromatic descriptors for the wines produced from these four ampelographic representatives of Romania and the Republic of Moldova.