{"podcast":{"title":"EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education","slug":"eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875","podcast_index_feed_id":752875,"rss_url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2991477/podcast_art_apple_hefr39.jpg","author":"Janina Doyle","episode_count":279,"summary":"A wine podcast bringing the joys of wine to wherever you are in the world. This is the place for fun, casual wine conversations, with tips, wine facts and wine tasting to inspire your next bottle of wine or vineyard visit. Listen to Winemakers, Sommeliers and Master of Wines who share their extensive knowledge, talking about wine regions and their terroir, their favourite wine pairings and winemaking techniques. This podcast is ideal for anyone starting their wine journey and studying WSET level 1 and 2 or just some great revision for those of you going even further. So grab that wine glass and lets get stuck in!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:21:13.335808+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875"},"episode":{"title":"Ep265 - Romanian Wine Explained: Indigenous Grapes, Fetească Neagră & Europe's Most Underrated Wine Region with Cramele Recas","slug":"ep265-romanian-wine-explained-indigenous-grapes-feteasc-neagr-europe-s-most-underrated-wine-region-with-cramele-recas","published_at":"2026-06-08T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875/ep265-romanian-wine-explained-indigenous-grapes-feteasc-neagr-europe-s-most-underrated-wine-region-with-cramele-recas","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eat-sleep-wine-repeat-a-wine-podcast-exploring-wine-regions-grapes-education-752875","url":"https://eatsleepwinerepeat.podbean.com/e/ep265/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xsnd3ux5cisiqakf/ESWR_Episode_265.mp3","summary":"Romania is home to some of Europe's most exciting indigenous grape varieties, yet remains one of the continent's most overlooked wine destinations. In this episode, Janina sits down with Winemaking duo and Husband and Wife, Nora Iriarte and Hartley Smithers of Cramele Recaș to explore Fetească Neagră, Fetească Regală and Fetească Albă, uncovering why Romanian wine deserves far more attention from wine lovers around the world. Along the way, they debate cork versus screwcap, discuss natural fermentation and minimal intervention winemaking, explain how climate change is affecting Romanian vineyards, and reveal the realities of producing quality wine at scale. You'll also discover Romania's key wine regions, get wine travel recommendations for Timișoara, learn why Fetească Neagră is one of Europe's most exciting red grapes, and hear firsthand what modern Romanian winemaking looks like today. Shownotes 1:45 – Introduction to Cramele Recas and their sustainability credentials 3:49 – An overview of the wine regions in Romania 06:19 – Nora's unforgettable introduction to the wine world and the hilarious misunderstanding that filled her car with wine samples. 09:13 – Hartley's biggest lesson after decades in wine: why not everything in wine education should be accepted without question. 13:03 – Cork versus screwcap: a candid discussion about wine closures and preserving wine quality. 14:35 – The winemaking tasks they secretly love most, from lees stirring to hand plunging. 17:24 – Nora's passion for blending logistics, mathematics and winery efficiency. 18:53 – Romania's key indigenous wine grapes explained: Fetească Regală, Fetească Albă and Fetească Neagră. 21:34 – Tasting M&S Fetească Albă (£8 Ocado): flavour profile, food pairing suggestions and why Romanian whites des…","meta_description":"Romania is home to some of Europe's most exciting indigenous grape varieties, yet remains one of the continent's most overlooked wine destinations. 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