The Dealu Mare region north of Ploiesti is one of Romanias most important wine areas, its sunny hillsides producing acclaimed reds and whites from small and large family estates. Visiting these wineries for tastings and buying directly supports the local producers and the regions viticultural heritage. Choosing wines from Dealu Mare growers sustains rural livelihoods and one of the countrys great wine traditions, easily explored from the nearby city.