Dealu Mare, meaning "great hill," lies on the first foothills of the southern Carpathians, between the Teleajen and Buzău rivers, across the counties of Prahova and Buzău. The vineyard stretches for about 65 kilometers in length and 3 to 12 kilometers in width, at altitudes between 130 and 550 meters, across eight distinct wine-growing centers. Soils change from west to east: red clays and marls rich in iron oxides in the west, sarmatian limestone, sandstone and fine sands in the east, with pockets of skeletal, calcium-rich soils that favor aromatic varieties. The subcarpathian hills shelter the vineyard from cold northern winds, and the slopes, largely south-facing, enjoy good sun exposure. Numerous white and red grape varieties, both native and international, are authorized here, including fetească neagră, fetească albă, fetească regală, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, tămâioasă românească and muscat ottonel.
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Dealu Mare produces white, rosé and red wines. The whites are marked by extractive character, a balanced structure and good acidity; depending on the variety, their aromas range from floral and honeyed notes to exotic fruit and citrus. Red wines are the appellation's signature: in the Valea Călugărească and Urlați centers, where reddish-brown, iron-rich soils dominate, they show finesse, supple tannins and vivid color; in Ceptura, Tohani or Merei, with more generous sunshine, they gain in robustness, power and colour intensity. Many of these reds are aged in oak barrels and then refined further in bottle, giving them good cellaring potential. They pair well with grilled or braised red meats, game and mature cheeses, while the whites suit fish, poultry and soft-rind cheeses.
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