Sighisoara Wine

Sighișoara is part of Romania’s Târnave wine region—one of the country’s oldest and most scenic areas for viticulture. The region is best known for its cool-climate whites, but local red grapes like Fetească Neagră and Negru de Drăgășani also produce wines with depth and aging potential.

In town, you’ll find Romanian wines by the glass or carafe at wine bars and restaurants in the Citadel and surrounding Old Town. Many venues focus on local producers and blends from estates like Budureasca, Jidvei, and Villa Vinèa.

For a broader view of Romanian wine regions and varietals, read on below.

Romania is one of Europe’s oldest wine-producing countries, with a winemaking tradition that dates back over 6,000 years. Today, it’s gaining recognition for its blend of indigenous varietals and modern techniques, particularly in regions like Târnave, Dealu Mare, and Banat.

Native Grapes You Might Encounter:

• Fetească Neagră – Romania’s flagship red grape, known for bold, structured wines with plum, blackberry, and spice
• Negru de Drăgășani – A lesser-known red with floral aromas and soft tannins
• Fetească Albă & Fetească Regală – Delicate white grapes that produce dry wines with citrus and herbal notes
• Tămâioasă Românească – An aromatic white often made into sweet or off-dry wines

For more about Romania’s wine regions, varietals, and top producers, visit our Romanian Wine guide.

Sighișoara’s wine bars are tucked into medieval alleyways and historic courtyards, offering an atmospheric setting for tasting Transylvanian wines. Most venues serve Romanian reds and whites by the glass, carafe, or bottle, often accompanied by traditional dishes or light bites.

Citadel

Address: Strada Bastionului 10, Sighișoara 545400

A refined restaurant and wine bar offering a curated list of Romanian wines. Try a glass of Artisan Red—a Fetească Neagră–Cabernet–Merlot blend—alongside traditional dishes.

Address: Bastionului 11, Sighișoara 545400

Casa Georgius Krauss is a small bar inside a boutique hotel with Budureasca wines by the carafe. Expect helpful staff, a peaceful courtyard, and affordable prices.

Address: Strada Cositorarilor 4, Sighișoara 545400

Part guesthouse, part wine bar, The Throne offers a simple but pleasant place for a glass of local wine right inside the Citadel.

Old Town

Address: Ocavian Goga 6, Sighișoara 545400

This lounge offers outdoor seating, two upper-level patios, and a menu featuring local and international wines. Great for sunset drinks.

Address: Piața Hermann Oberth 25, Sighișoara 545400

An upscale restaurant with wines by the bottle and carafe, ideal for a dinner pairing. Try their house white with fish or local cheese.

Address: Piața Octavian Goga, Sighișoara 545400

A relaxed, open-air spot known for its colorful umbrella canopy. Casual wines by the glass and local fare.

Address: Stradela Cetății, Sighișoara 545400

Rustic and informal, Valhalla offers affordable wine and beer in a medieval-style setting.

If you’re looking to take a bottle back to your hotel or bring one home as a souvenir, Sighișoara has a few shops offering a solid selection of local Romanian wines. Most wines sold here are from regional producers and include a mix of indigenous and international grapes.

Address: Piața Hermann Oberth, Sighișoara 545400, Romania

A retail outlet and casual bistro from one of Transylvania’s top wineries. While they don’t offer tastings by the glass, you’ll find a strong lineup of Villa Vinèa’s Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, and Gewürztraminer wines by the bottle.

Sighișoara is surrounded by a growing number of boutique and mid-sized wineries, many of which specialize in native Romanian grapes like Fetească Neagră and Fetească Regală. Some wineries are within walking distance of the Citadel, while others are an hour or two away by car.

Address: Strada Școlii 14, Sighișoara 545400, Romania

Located right in the Citadel, Teo’s Cellar offers wine tastings, housemade liqueurs, and local palinka. The tasting flight includes a mix of red, white, and fruit-based wines, often explained personally by the owner.

Address: Richiș 140, Richiș 557047, Romania

A small producer known for 100% natural wines. Tastings are informal and often held outdoors. Located about 45 minutes from Sighișoara.

Address: DJ107, Jidvei 517389, Romania

One of Romania’s best-known wineries, Jidvei is known for white varietals, sparkling wine, and large-scale production with quality consistency. Tours include cellar visits and generous tastings.

Address: Strada Republicii 73, Rupea 505500, Romania

Cramele Recaș is a major producer from western Romania with a broad distribution. This branch offers tastings and sales of classic Recaș blends and varietals.

Address: Călimănești 547237, Romania

An estate winery with modern facilities and a mix of native and international grapes. Well-known for balanced reds and structured whites.

Address: 547400, Romania

Villa Vinèa produces some of Transylvania’s most acclaimed wines. Expect clean, cool-climate expressions of Fetească, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir.