O u r S t o r y

Why "Rupes Nobilis"?

Miniș is among the oldest Romanian wine-growing areas, attested for over eight centuries, with terroir wines par excellence. The vineyards of the HB Wine estate, over 45 years old, overlooking the Şiria citadel, produce expressive, intensely colored wines, with special minerality, extracted from the noble rock layer (Rupes Nobilis).

Our evolution

Short history of HB Wine

Tastings and teachings

The story begins in 2008, when 6 friends asked Mr. Professor Popa Dorin to "teach" them to drink wine. Thus began our "professional" tastings, accompanied by the presentation of the wines, where we learned that the wine is made starting from the vineyard.

Millesime Association

In 2010, Professor Popa Dorin, together with a colleague, founded the Wine Culture and Civilization Association - Millesime. The 6 of us became founding members of the association, which in 2012 moved to Oradea Citadel, in a special location.

The beginnings of the Winery

In 2022, after several visits to Miniș, the beauty of a plot convinced me to purchase 3.5 ha of 47-year-old vines. The plot is located on top of a hill in Covăsînț – a fairytale location, overlooking the Zarand Mountains and the ruins of the Șiria Citadel.

First Harvest

We had the chance to have one of the best winemakers in the vineyard join our team. We invested in modern equipment, which, supported by Mihai's professionalism, made the 47-year-old vine look like one of the most beautiful plantations in the area.

The first wine

Luck smiled on me when the exceptional oenologist, Mrs. Clara Kardos agreed to be my consultant and take care of the winemaking. In the first year I vinified the first wine, Cuvee Simply Red, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Burgund in the Villa Veche Winery.

Building the winery

Building the winery was the next step and began to take shape in 2023.

Completion of the winery

The HB Wine cellar is equipped with cutting-edge technology – geothermal heat pumps and a BMS (Building Management System) system that ensures controlled temperatures both in the cellar and on the tanks.

Award-winning wines

HB Wine wines have achieved recognition through gold and silver medals won at prestigious competitions, such as Mundus Vini 2024 and Vinarium 2024. These distinctions honor the quality and authenticity of our wines, reflecting passionate work and commitment to excellence in every bottle.

The story continues

The HB Wine story continues with the exceptional 2024 harvest, promising wines of exceptional quality that will delight wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Vineyard

The DOC Miniș wine region in Arad county is located in western Romania, in the Banat region. This wine-growing territory is known for the production of quality wines, thanks to favorable natural conditions and a long winemaking tradition.

The DOC Miniș area is characterized by a moderate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, as well as fertile and diverse soils, which include clay, loess and sandy soils. These climatic and pedological conditions contribute to the development of healthy vines and optimal ripening of the grapes.

In conclusion, the DOC Miniș wine region is famous for its quality wines, representing an important wine center in the Romanian wine landscape.