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…