Corcova: Discover Winegrowing and History

• The Orthodox Biserica „Sf. Voievozi“ was built in 1752 and is dedicated to the Holy Voievozi.
• Podgoria Corcova is listed as having 55 hectares of vineyards; approved varieties are included under the DOC designation Mehedinți-Corcova.
• The Corcova Fest competition format includes five running routes and a 16-kilometer mountain bike race.

Corcova’s first documented mention comes from a charter issued by Radu cel Frumos in 1472. Another historical landmark is the church Biserica „Sf. Voievozi”: Constantin Strâmbeanu had it built in 1752 on the site of an older church. It is dedicated to the Holy Voievozi and was repaired in 1889.

Corcova’s history also includes descendants of princes Constantin Brâncoveanu and Gheorghe Bibescu, who were among the rulers of the area. As property of the Bibescu family, Corcova experienced its heyday from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century. Prince Anton Bibescu owned more than 2,000 hectares of land in the area around Corcova, including vineyards, arable land and forests. This figure refers to the area around Corcova, not exclusively to the village itself.

Podgoria Corcova has been documented since the 15th century. It is located in Mehedinți County, in Oltenia. The vineyard is described as having a temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influences and mineral-rich soils characteristic of the Piemontul Motrului.

The area of the vineyard is listed as 55 hectares. Traditional local grape varieties were replanted there: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Fetească Neagră, Muscat Ottonel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. These varieties are approved under the DOC designation Mehedinți-Corcova. The history of winegrowing thus brings together a vineyard documented for centuries and a specific selection of replanted vines.

The buildings and wineries have their own history and dates: the cellars in Corcova built by Prince Anton Bibescu were completely renovated in 2008–2009. Domeniul Catleya was founded in Corcova in 2007 by Laurent Pfeffer, Frédéric Vauthier and Dominique Pfeffer.

The Corcova Fest is an outdoor competition featuring five running routes and a mountain bike route on the hills around Crama Corcova. The competition format includes a 16-kilometer mountain bike race. Running and mountain biking are therefore two distinct focuses of the program. If you are planning a trip around the festival, check the date and route details for the relevant edition in advance, as the competition format may change.

For reference: visiting hours for Crama Corcova Roy & Dâmboviceanu are listed as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend visits are listed for groups of at least ten people and require advance reservations. Please confirm before your visit whether a visit is possible and what times and conditions apply.

For your trip, you can choose from different focuses: the history of the village, the vineyard and its grape varieties, or a competition tied to a specific date.

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When was Corcova first documented?

The first documented mention dates to 1472, in a charter issued by Radu cel Frumos.

What conditions are listed for weekend visits to the Crama?

Groups of at least ten people and advance reservations are specified. Confirm in advance whether a visit is possible and what conditions apply.

What characterizes the Podgoria Corcova vineyard?

It has been documented since the 15th century and is described as having a temperate continental climate with Mediterranean influences, as well as the mineral-rich soils of the Piemontul Motrului.

For the broader travel overview: Mehedinti.