Treasures of the East 2025: wine, beer and cheese competition results
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On the last weekend of October, the first edition of "Treasures of the East" took place at Ramada Plaza Craiova, a festival organized by We Are Romania.You are Welcome under the aegis of "Craiova, Eastern European Gastronomic Capital" and brought together producers of wines, beer, cheeses, meat products, bread and other delicacies from several producers in Romania.
At the same time, the festival also had guests from the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria, each of these countries being present with a representative stand, thus reinforcing the idea of cooperation between Eastern European countries.
During the festival, 3 competitions took place:
At the same time, the festival also had guests from the Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria, each of these countries being present with a representative stand, thus reinforcing the idea of cooperation between Eastern European countries.
During the festival, 3 competitions took place:
- a wine competition judged by a specialized Jury made up of professionals from the world of wine,
- a beer and cheese competition dedicated to the public – these were organized after the public was familiarized with some basic knowledge in 2 introductory courses.
We are pleased to announce below which wines, beers and cheeses bear the “Treasures of the East” distinction.
“Treasures of the East” Wine Competition 2025
Red wines:
Red wines:
- Vinaltus – Picote (Merlot, Feteasca Neagra) 2021
- Domeniile Vînju Mare – EMISSARIUS (Merlot, Fetească Neagră, Cabernet Sauvignon) 2022
- Crama Olterra – Scoarțe Negru de Drăgășani 2022
- Davino – Domaine Ceptura Rouge 2020
- Davino – Purpura Valahica 2021
- Domeniul Drăgași – Arhon Cabernet Franc 2017
- Crama de Piatră – Aldavin Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
- Crama Oprișor – Stil Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
- Budureasca – The Sign Shiraz 2023
- Domeniile Vînju Mare – PRINCE VLAD Merlot 2020
- Banul Craiovei – Frații Buzesti (Fetească Neagră, Merlot, Syrah) 2020
- Banu Mărăcine – Laudatio Fetească Neagră 2021
- Domeniul Bogdan – Primordial Fetească Neagră 2022
- Cramele Recaș – Selene Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
- Domeniul Bogdan – Cabernet Sauvignon (ecologic) 2020
- Crama 3 Conace – SAPERE AUDE Shiraz 2022
White wines:
- Vinaltus – Demeter Sauvignon Blanc 2024
- Vinaltus – Picote (Fetească Regală & Tamâioasa Românească) 2024
- Banu Mărăcine – Tămâioasă românească (demidulce) 2023
- Crama Oprișor – Stil Chardonnay 2024
- Domeniile Sâmburești – Chateau Valvis Chardonnay 2024
- Cramele Recaș – Implicit Aligote 2024
- Cramele Recaș – Sole Feteasca Regala 2024
- Vinarte – Avenue Alb de Sâmburești Fetească Regală 2024
- Crama de Piatră – Boian Premium Fetească Albă & Fetească Regală 2024
“Treasures of the East” Beer Competition 2025
- One Beer Later – Imperial Stout (barrel)
- Zăganu – New England IPA
- Pardon Brewery – Bere AIPA
- Zăganu – 500 Imperial IPA
- Turnul Berarilor – Bere Zimca Pils
- Olovina – Pale Ale
- Curentu – USB Amper Ale
- Turnul Berarilor – Bruna
- Curentu – Adaptor la situatie
- Turnul Berarilor – Turnul Berarilor Lager
- Bere Antica – Antica Pale Ale
- AltGust – Acolo (APA)
- One Beer Later – New England IPA
- Scorillo – Aramie Amber Ale
- Pardon Brewery – Bere Pils
- Olovina – Olovina Pils
- Curentu– Intrerupator de munca Trippel
“Treasures of the East” Cheese Competition 2025
- Brânză de Horezu, sheep’s milk; matured 45 days – producer Five Continent
- Capriciu – goat’s milk; cheese with a flowery rind (matured with white mold), soft texture – producer Ferma Hărman
- River Blue – cow’s milk; maturing period: 3 months – producer Ferma Dacilor
- Puturoasă de Trascău, cow’s milk; maturing period: 2 years; washed rind cheese, soft paste – producer De Colțești
- Telemea Țarina – sheep’s milk; maturing period: 120 days; soft texture – producer Lactate Someșene
- Brânză de Teaca – cow’s milk; kneaded cheese – producer Lacto Sinelli
- Șvaițer – cow’s milk; maturing period: 3 months; hard cheese, Emmental type – producer Ţinutul Călimanilor
- Tondello with saffron – cow’s milk cheese, with ingredients; matured 6 months; semi-hard texture – producer Curtea Culorilor
- Brânză de burduf Stâna de Vaideeni – sheep’s milk; kneaded – producer Stâna de Vaideeni
- Floare de Colț – cow – matured; cheese with a blooming rind (matured with white mold) – producer De Colțești
- Brânza de Țaga – buffalo – matured in Grota de la Ţaga; maturation period: 28 days – producer Lactate Someșene
- Dida – sheep’s milk; maturation period: 12 months; hard paste – producer Ferma Dacilor
- Natur – cow’s milk; maturation period: 6 months; hard cheese, alpine type – producer Manufactura de Brânză
The “Treasures of the East” distinction also goes to Water
In addition to the above-mentioned competitions, the “Treasures of the East” distinction also goes to Aqua Carpatica for the quality water it produces and which has crossed the borders of our country. In addition to wines, beers and cheeses, Aqua Carpatica water is on the list of treasures of Eastern Europe that are worth discovering!
“Treasures of the East” festival is organized by We are România. You are Welcome platform, along with Craiova, capitală Gastronomică Est- Europeană and Ramada Plaza Craiova, in partnership with Corteva Agriscience powered by ialoc, FNDA – Federația Națională a Degustătorilor Autorizați și Stația Rombeer. Hydration Partner: Aqua Carpatica. Media Partners: Vinul.ro, Cosmin Dragomir, Gastroart, Winesday.ro, Winesday App, Economie Rurală, G4Food, Trends by HRB, Horeca Insight, Winelover România.
Carmina Nițescu
Winesday.ro & Winesday App
In addition to the above-mentioned competitions, the “Treasures of the East” distinction also goes to Aqua Carpatica for the quality water it produces and which has crossed the borders of our country. In addition to wines, beers and cheeses, Aqua Carpatica water is on the list of treasures of Eastern Europe that are worth discovering!
“Treasures of the East” festival is organized by We are România. You are Welcome platform, along with Craiova, capitală Gastronomică Est- Europeană and Ramada Plaza Craiova, in partnership with Corteva Agriscience powered by ialoc, FNDA – Federația Națională a Degustătorilor Autorizați și Stația Rombeer. Hydration Partner: Aqua Carpatica. Media Partners: Vinul.ro, Cosmin Dragomir, Gastroart, Winesday.ro, Winesday App, Economie Rurală, G4Food, Trends by HRB, Horeca Insight, Winelover România.
Carmina Nițescu
Winesday.ro & Winesday App