Catleya Wines

The vineyard of Catleya is located in Corcova, a small village located in the Oltenia region of Romania. Corcova has a rich history. It was during the Belle Époque period in Paris that Prince Antoine Bibesco, Marcel Proust and their friends were tasting the Corcova wines, while evoking the pear flowers of this mythical place.

However the aura of Corcova is present in his writings and Bibesco was the inspiration of one of the main characters in the novel In search of the lost time. In Marcel Proust’s renowned masterpiece, the Catleya orchid is a symbol of love.

Since 2007, four French wine enthusiasts fell in love with Corcova and its Proustian aura and chose this symbol to represent the vineyard replanted on the historic site of Bibesco’s domain, and Catleya was born.

The following grape varieties are planted at Catleya: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Fetească Neagra, Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă.

Catleya Winery can only be visited by appointment confirmed in advance at:

The winery has an online shop where you can purchase wines with delivery in Romania.