i. Biography
Razvan Macici has been cellarmaster at Nederburg in Paarl since 2001, a position that sits at the working center of cellar discipline: timing, judgment, and consistency. The focus of that work has been noble late harvest wines and dessert wines, supported by formal training in viticulture and oenology. In that combination of training and practice, his method is clear enough for the trade to read: stay close to the fruit, keep the process exact, and let the wine hold its character.
Coming Up
Training at University of IASI-Romania gave Razvan Macici a technical base before he took on the cellarmaster role at Nederburg in Paarl in 2001. The early shape of that career is straightforward: a move into cellar work built on formal study, then a long stretch of practice under the demands of consistency. From the outset, the emphasis was on fundamentals rather than flourish, with the work defined by close attention to what the fruit required and what the cellar could preserve.
Where They Are Now
At Nederburg in Paarl, Razvan Macici remains tied to noble late harvest wines and dessert wines, where the job is to manage balance, structure, and varietal character without overworking the wine. That kind of production asks for restraint as much as technique. His stated aim is to respect the fruit, make the most of it, and maintain the terroir and house style that define the house. The result is a practice built on precise decisions, with quality measured in clarity and control rather than display.
Signature
Razvan's signature wines include The Brew Master, The Beautiful Lady Gewürtztraminer, Edelkeur, Private Bin S316 Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest, and 2002 Semillon Noble Late Harvest. The list points to a cellar practice grounded in styles that rely on balance, texture, and careful handling. It also places his work within the range associated with Nederburg: wines that are polished, expressive, and built with consistency in view.
In Their Words “As winemaker I always try to respect the fruit and to make the most of it, maintaining the varietal character and the terroir.” “I aim to produce wines of world-class quality that will maintain and strengthen Nederburg’s leading position internationally.”
Honors
No award is documented.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Razvan
What is Razvan Macici's current role?
As of 2026, Razvan Macici is Cellarmaster.
Where did Razvan Macici train or study?
Razvan Macici trained at University of IASI-Romania.
What is Razvan Macici known for?
Noble late harvest wines and dessert wines.
