Our History

In the heart of Dealu Mare region, in an area with sunny rolling hills, we find
Budureasca vineyards - an ancient place with deep roots in the history of vine
cultivation. The archaeological evidence found nearby suggests that this place has a
rich tradition in vinification, dating since the time of the Dacians or even their
ancestors, the ancient Thracians. It is not a coincidence that the language that
Romanians speak today still holds quite a few Dacian terms of great significance in
the field of vines cultivation. Words such as barrel, barley or grape show once again
that the Dacian heritage in the creation of wines has been and continues to be of
paramount importance.
It is well known in Romanian history that, acting on the advice of his great priest,
Deceneus, Burebista, a famous Dacian king, decided to burn the vines. Less known
are the reasons behind his decision. It was not only to reduce the consumption of
wine among the Dacians but more to diminish the invaders' interest in his territories
(known for the excellent wines found there) and thus to protect his people from
enemy invasions.

Vineyard
The area includes numerous hills and valleys, from the Teleajen River in the west to
the Buzau River in the east. The hilly massif, with its southern position, is an ideal
place for vine cultivation. The altitude of Budureasca vineyards ranges from 175m to
400m. The conditions favor in particular the production of black grapes, but white
grapes also enjoy extremely favorable conditions, resulting in very aromatic and fruity
white wines.The Southern positioning, sunny location and extremely rich soils,
consisting of chernozems and limestone, offer our vines properties that are almost
impossible to find in other regions of the country. The temperate continental climate,
with frequent hot air coming from the Mediterranean side, also contributes to the
exquisite quality of the wines produced here at Budureasca.It is not a coincidence
that Budureasca vineyards are located on Parallel 45, the same geographical
 coordinates as Bordeaux or Burgundy, two famous regions in the wine industry. The
result is a terroir with extraordinary potential for the production of high-class wines.

8 BARRELS
The story of BARRELS is very interesting. Initially, this wine was created to mark the birthday of the
President Of China. The gift was a real success and received great appreciation. Because of this, we
decided to include 8 BARRELS in the winery s portofolio.

The label of the wine is one of the main attractions, describing the famous Chinese dragon entwined
with the wolf-headed snake, the ancient battle flag of the Dacians. Together, the two symbols from
the number 8, which marks the eight oak barrels carefully chosen by our winemark, Stephen
Donnelly, to create this exquisite blend.

We created 8 BARRELS from 88% Shiraz, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot. This wine is
matured for 12 months in oak barrels.