Over 300 medals, awarded at the world’s most prestigious wine competitions—many for the first time in Romania—certify the dedication of the viticulture artists and oenologists at Budureasca.

With a surface of 2,500 sqm, Budureasca Winery is one of the newest and largest wineries in the Dealu Mare region. Its modern design, cutting-edge technology, and interior temperature control—enhanced by embedding the construction on three sides—integrate it seamlessly into the landscape and contribute to the production of high-quality wines, for which the winery is renowned both nationally and internationally.

The production and storage capacity reaches approximately 3 million liters. The tasting area offers 50 seats and a panoramic view of the barrel room. Additionally, there is a shop dedicated to sales and retail.

Together with the winery’s oenologist, Stephen Donnelly—active in the industry for over 30 years and internationally known as “The Flying Winemaker” or “Wine Trouble Shooter”—you will enjoy selections from Budureasca’s ranges: Origini, Prima Stilla, Budureasca Shine, The Dark Count of Transylvania, Maidens of Transylvania, Vine in Flames, and more.

…Tohani Winery, the passion of a Romanian Prince

Spread across seven gentle, sunlit hills, the Tohani Estates captured the love of Prince Nicolae, the only brother of King Carol II and once Regent for the young King Mihai.

Fascinated by the Prahova landscapes and by Ioana Doletti, the daughter of a local landowner, Prince Nicolae purchased the estate, married his beloved, and renounced his royal prerogatives for a bohemian life among the picturesque hills of Tohani.

After 52 years under state administration, Tohani Estates returned to private ownership in 2000 and, since 2012, reconnected with the Royal House of Romania, being officially appointed as Royal Supplier.

Performance and passion—the ingredients of distinguished wines

Following privatization, the company underwent a profound modernization process. A new winery was built to the highest standards, vineyards were replanted over extensive areas, infrastructure was developed, and strategies were reimagined. Romanian oenologist Ion Marin and South African Albertus Van Der Merwe form a powerful team that has created and continues to produce renowned wines: Apogeum, Principele Radu, Valahorum, Arum, Cuvée Nicolae, Cuvée Dolette, Flori de Gheață, Siel, Moșia de la Tohani – Special Reserve, and Princiar.

The nobility of the vineyards surrounds us. Leaving behind the princely estate, we enter…

…Lacerta Winery

Located on the border between two counties, the commune of Năieni—home to the winery—is also known for its shell limestone and flint quarry, materials used in the construction of the Palace of Parliament and the Bucharest Metro. Yet, the true star of the area is its unique soil. The abundance of green lizards seen everywhere is both a contributor to and proof of its quality—and also the inspiration for the winery’s name, derived from the Latin term for the small reptile.

A second youth

A house built in the early 20th century by architect Ion Mincu was restored by the current owner in 2005, following the original plans. On the vineyard estate, Neo-Romanian architecture blends harmoniously with the modern style of the 2000s. Surrounding it, like an embrace of nature, stretch 82 hectares of noble vines that have produced award-winning wines both in Romania and abroad. The rolling vineyard-covered hills perfume the air with the aroma of ripe grapes.

The new world of wines

The six white and six red grape varieties cultivated here are processed gently, under the influence of gravity, to minimize mechanical intervention that could alter fermentation. Then, with the help of time and under computerized supervision, sophisticated wines are born.

The estate’s wines are aged in special oak barrels (barriques) sourced from France, the USA, Russia, Hungary, and Romania, adding personality, aromas, and notes of fruit, as well as vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cocoa, and cinnamon.

After tasting so many precious elixirs, life takes on a delicate shade of pink. We return Home, to Casa Timiș, and conclude the day with Casa Timiș wines and haute cuisine dishes in the resort’s restaurants.