The Crișana wine region is located in the northwest of Romania, bordering Transylvania, and is known for its high-acidity wines, especially sparkling wines. It is part of the larger Crișana and Maramureș wine region, which shares a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, and a mix of volcanic, limestone, and clay soils. Popular grapes grown here include the local Cadarcă and Fetească varieties, alongside international ones like Cabernet Sauvignon. Climate: Continental, with hot summers and cold winters. Long, warm autumns are beneficial for grape ripening. Soil: Diverse, including volcanic rock, shale, limestone, and clay.