“Wine has soul:” Marinela Ardelean on the Future of Romanian Wine and RO-WINE
In the fast-evolving landscape of European viticulture, few voices resonate as clearly as Marinela Ardelean’s. She is a renowned Romanian wine expert and the author of The Wine Book of Romania. As co-founder of the prestigious RO-WINE festival, Marinela has spent years bridging the gap between local traditions and global appreciation. Her work with the Wines of Romania platform has been pivotal in showcasing the country’s unique terroir to the world. We sat down with Marinela to discuss the delicate balance between digitalization and authenticity of Romanian grape varieties. We talked about why transylvanian wine culture is uniquely positioned to capture the hearts of a new, technologically connected generation. Wine as…
RoWine Festival Returns to Cluj-Napoca on March 21–22
Cluj-Napoca is preparing to reclaim its title as the capital of enogastronomic refinement. On March 21 and 22, wine connoisseurs, HoReCa professionals, and flavor explorers are invited to a new edition of RoWine – The International Wine Festival of Romania. Hosted within the historic and stylish walls of Chios Social Lounge in Central Park, the event will showcase a rigorous selection of top-tier wineries, celebrating excellence in every glass. A vision to celebrate wines As previously highlighted in our IB Magazine features, RoWine is far more than a standard trade fair; it is a curated concept born from the synergy of three prominent figures: Marinela Ardelean, international wine expert and…
RoWine 2025 – 10 years of excellence
The international wine festival comes back to Cluj-Napoca on the 22nd-23rd of March 2025 This weekend, on March 22-23, 2025, Cluj-Napoca will host the 10th anniversary edition of RO-Wine | The International Wine Festival of Romania. The event will take place at Chios Social Lounge in Central Park, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day. An anniversary edition for wine enthusiasts Over the past decade, RO-Wine has established itself as a premier festival for premium and super-premium wines, attracting both local and international wine enthusiasts. We were curious about this special anniversary and had a small interview with Marinela Ardelean, co-founder of this event. RO-Wine Festival has become a…
RoWine 2024: A sensory experience of wines
This event, held in the heart of Transylvania, in the Central Park of Cluj-Napoca,celebrates the country’s rich winemaking legacy by highlighting the diversity and excellence of both Romanian and foreign wines. RoWine 2024 provides an extraordinary opportunity to discover Romania’s different wine regions, each with its own particular terroir and grape varietals. From the rolling hills of Transylvania to the sun-drenched vineyards of Dobrogea, attendants can have a sensory tour of Romania’s winemaking region. The event is organized by Marinela Ardelean a renowned promoter of Romanian wines, both domestically and internationally. With thousands of wine reviews, three editions of the landmark “Wine Book of Romania,” a bilingual guide to Romanian…
RoWine 2024 – the most awaited wine event in spring
RoWine is the very first wine festival and has quickly become a reference event for both professionals and wine lovers. Every year, the RoWine festival includes wineries from Romania, Europe but also from other wine regions of the world. In addition attendants will find an impressive gourmet selection and masterclasses held by renowned guests in this field. The first edition of 2024 will be held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania on the 20-21st of April The event usually takes place in March, however for this year it has been shifted for April. This is the first wine festival focused solely on the premium and luxury wine markets. Every year, the event provides…
