Crama Oprișor is located in the southwest of Romania, in the historical region of Oltenia. It is a winery that combines modern precision with Romanian tradition, local grape varieties, and a pronounced sense of art and culture.

The vineyards are situated in the Drincea Valley, an area that has been known for centuries for its fertile soil and suitable conditions for viticulture.

On the slopes of this natural amphitheater, the grapes slowly ripen during warm, sunny summers, producing wines with power, ripe fruit, and character.

From German origin to Romanian identity

The modern story of Crama Oprișor began in 1994, when the German wine company Reh Kendermann established itself in Romania.

In 1997, it was decided to produce their own wine in Oprișor, and in 2000, the winery came fully under the company's ownership.

Subsequently, the vineyards were replanted, and the estate grew to approximately 250 hectares. In the initial years, almost all the wine was exported, but from 2001, the first own brands also appeared on the Romanian market.

In 2008, the winery definitively acquired its current identity: Crama Oprișor. This shifted the focus increasingly from its German background to the culture, history, and soul of Oltenia.

Wines with character

Crama Oprișor works with both international grape varieties and local Romanian varieties.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc stand alongside grapes like Fetească Neagră.

The latter grape, in particular, plays an important role. Fetească Neagră yields dark, spicy, and fruity red wines with great character. Crama Oprișor produces both accessible wines and powerful, oak-aged cuvées from it.

The style of the winery ranges from smooth and fruity to intense, complex, and serious. Some wines are meant to be drunk young, while others can age for years and slowly develop further in the bottle.

More than just wine

What makes Crama Oprișor special is the way wine is connected with art, folklore, history, and symbolism.

Many wine lines have their own story. Names like Caloian, Smerenie, Passarowitz, and Ispita refer to Romanian traditions, historical events, faith, human emotions, and temptation.

The labels and packaging also play an important role. They are not only designed to stand out but often form an extension of the story behind the wine.

Since 2008, Crama Oprișor has actively developed projects where wine and art converge. The winery collaborates with artists, museums, and cultural institutions in this endeavor.

From accessible to exclusive

Crama Oprișor's assortment is broadly structured.

The Măiastru and Caloian lines are accessible and fruity, while La Cetate goes a step further in depth and aging.

Wines like Smerenie and Passarowitz belong to the premium segment and are made for enthusiasts looking for power, complexity, and a special story.

Additionally, the winery produces small, limited editions where wine, art, and design fully converge. With this, Crama Oprișor demonstrates that Romanian wine can be both accessible and distinctly exclusive.

Romanian soul in the glass

Crama Oprișor is not a traditional winery that only looks back to the past. Instead, it uses history and culture to give modern wines their own identity.

The combination of German precision, Romanian grapes, warm vineyards, and a strong artistic vision results in wines that are different from what you are used to from well-known wine countries.