Crișana — Arad

Miniș-Măderat

Arad's hillside reds

On the western slopes near Arad, the Miniș-Măderat vineyard has a long tradition of quality reds — Miniș Kadarka was served at the imperial courts of Vienna as far back as the 19th century. The native Cadarcă, alongside Cabernet and Merlot, gives velvety wines, while the local white Mustoasă de Măderat rounds out the range.

It's a discreet region, with wineries rediscovering the terroir's potential, within easy reach of Arad and western Crișana.

Signature grapes

CadarcăCabernet SauvignonMerlotMustoasă de Măderat

Good to know

Near the western border — a good stop coming in from Hungary.

Wineries to visit in Miniș-Măderat

Winery

Crama Balla Geza

Crama Balla Geza, at Ghioroc in the Miniș-Măderat region near Arad, is known for its vines on stone terraces — a distinctive terroir where volcanic rock stores heat and gives wines with minerality and structure. Winemaker Geza Balla works the native Cadarcă, Arad's historic red once served at the courts of Vienna, alongside Fetească Neagră, Furmint and international grapes, in ranges such as Stone Wine. The wines have won numerous awards and put Miniș back on the map of good wine. The estate welcomes visitors for tastings and tours among the hillside vines, near the western border. It's an excellent stop for anyone entering the country from Hungary or exploring the west, with a red wine of old tradition.

4.7(227 reviews)

Winery

Wine Princess

Wine Princess is a family winery in the Miniș region near Arad, carrying forward the west's tradition of quality reds with a modern, well-kept touch. It works the native Cadarcă alongside Cabernet, Merlot and whites such as Mustoasă de Măderat, in balanced, fruity, accessible wines. In a discreet region with an old winegrowing history — Miniș Kadarka once reached Vienna — the winery helps rediscover the potential of the place. The estate welcomes visitors for tastings in a personal, small-winery atmosphere, where you receive the wine from the hands of those who make it. It's a warm stop for anyone exploring Crișana and the west, within easy reach of Arad.

4.7(94 reviews)