USAMV Cluj-Napoca is organising the fourth edition of Vinea Apoldia Maior Fest in Apoldu de Sus. Guests are welcomed with traditional dishes, wines from the vineyard and live music.

The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV) Cluj-Napoca will organise, on 27 September 2025, in Apoldu de Sus (Sibiu County), the fourth edition of Vinea Apoldia Maior Fest, an event that will bring together, as every year, quality music with fragrant wines and delicious traditional food, in a unique setting.

It will be a celebration of this autumn’s rich grape harvest, and participants will also enjoy traditional menus and wines served by the glass, an area for small producers and craftsmen, as well as walks and photos in the vineyard.

The atmosphere will be complemented by shows and recitals for all tastes, supported this year by the university’s Someșul Napoca Traditions Ensemble – soloist Laura Ciupeiu, our students Bianca Găvan and Larisa Vasiliu, alongside Ștefan Suciu & Anamaria Urcan, Ilinca, Andra Cocian and soloists from the “Alexandru Fărcaș” Cultural Association – Kolcsár Katalin (Soprano), Sorin Lupu (Tenor), Geani Brad (Baritone), Petre Burcă (Bass), Péter Kolcsár (Accompanying Pianist).

USAMV Cluj-Napoca has been producing wines since 2020 in its vineyard located about two kilometres from Apoldu de Sus, and currently has 14 labels in its portfolio, some of which have already won national and international awards: Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer Roz, Pinot Gris white/rosé (dry/semi-sweet), Italian Riesling, Muscat Ottonel, Eruditus, Docentus, Secas, Semper, Amlas, Laureatus, Madrigal and Orange Optimus. These wines are appreciated for their freshness, fruitiness, finesse and richness of aromas, enhanced by a higher acidity.

Sponsors of VAM Fest 2025 and partners of USAMV Cluj-Napoca: Carmangeria Moldovan, Rivus, Association of Veterinary Doctors for Swine in Romania, Agraria, Mirdatod – Lactate de Ibănești, BistriVet, Elit Alba-Iulia, La Casa, Cultural Association “Alexandru Fărcaș”, Amprenta Advertising, Jidvei, Miercurea Sibiului Town Hall, BRD, Corteva, FMC, Rotary Club Cluj-Napoca, Corteva, FMC, Boehringer Ingelheim, Maravet, BASF, Bayer, Holland Grow Green, Sumi-Agro, Cornel & Cornel Topoexim SRL and General Topo West.