Cotnari

Cotnari (Romanian pronunciation: [kotˈnarʲ]) is a village and the center of the eponymous commune in Iași County, Romania, in the historical region of Western Moldavia. It is located north-west of Iași and south of Hârlău, in a major wine-producing region of Romania, and is famous for the wine variety known as Grasă de Cotnari. Cârjoaia, the forest of Dumbrava Roșie, and other sites in Cotnari are regional tourist spots.

Cotnari
Location in Iași County
Cotnari
Location in Romania
Coordinates: 47°20′25″N 26°56′27″E
CountryRomania
CountyIași
Population
 (2021-12-01)
5,843
Time zoneEET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)
Vehicle reg.IS

The commune is composed of eleven villages: Bahluiu, Cârjoaia, Cireșeni, Cotnari, Făgăt, Hodora, Horodiștea, Iosupeni, Lupăria, Valea Racului and Zbereni.

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