My Books
After countless visits to Romanian wineries and drawing on my expertise as a judge in international competitions, my books showcase the finest Romanian wines and wineries, complemented by select international treasures.
Tradition, passion, innovation.
Discover the unicity of Romanian wines and their stories. Through my books, explore the craftsmanship of winemakers, the richness of unique pairings, and a journey that bridges tradition with modern innovation. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and professionals alike, each volume offers insights, flavours, and experiences to savour.
50 Romanian Wines Meet 50 Romanian Dishes
Terra Ferma Edizioni, 2024, Italy, 352 Pages, 50 Wines, 50 Wineries, 12 Wine Destinations
Trilingual: English, Romanian and Italian
Recommended shops:
In Romania: Cărturești (available online and in physical stores).
Worldwide: Amazon (accessible on various international platforms).
The Wine Book of Romania, Vol. III
Humanitas, 2018, Romania
384 Pages, 262 Wines, 64 Wineries
Bilingual: Romanian and English
Hardcover – SOLDOUT
eBook – Humanitas
The Wine Book of Romania, Vol. II
Humanitas, 2017, Romania
Hardcover, 431 Pages
277 Wines, 75 Wineries, 19 Brandies
Bilingual: Romanian and English
Hardcover – ROWINE Shop
The Wine Book of Romania, Vol. I
RAO, 2016, Romania
304 Pages, 214 Wines, 72 Wineries
Bilingual: Romanian and English
Hardcover – SOLDOUT
50 Vini di Romania incontrano 50 piatti italiani d'eccelenza
Terra Ferma Edizioni, 2014
Hardcover, 192 Pages
50 Wines, 18 Wineries
Bilingual: Italian and Romanian
Limited copies are available on request.
Testimonials
“In welcoming the publication of this book dedicated to a piece of Romania – perhaps less well known to Italians, but no less important and captivating – we can only wish Marinela Ardelean to continue working with the same competence, professionalism, and enthusiasm that have enabled her to be convincing and persuasive, capable of making the truth of things perceptible and not simply their appearance.”
Dana Manuela Constantinescu
Former Ambassador of Romania in Italy, Malta, and San Marino
“This original initiative of Dr. Ardelean brings together the best of the great culinary tradition of Italy and the oenological tradition of her country of origin. An intelligent action of cultural diplomacy, it contributes to deepening the already intense and profound relations between the two peoples.”
Diego Brasioli
Former Ambassador of Italy in Romania
“Marinela Ardelean fully deserves our congratulations and fondness. She did, on her own, something that entire institutions are not good at. It is a real delight to glance through The Wine Book of Romania, envisaging prolonged tastings and the refined “bouquet” we can offer to the European Oenology. She talks not only about the mercantile potential of a gustatory “value” but also about a present that has to be sipped together with the past; about a potential source of pleasure.”