Grasa de Cotnari is cultivated on approximately 546 hectares in Romania, with the largest concentration in the Cotnari Vineyard. The variety is deeply connected with the history and identity of this celebrated Moldovan wine-growing area.

Smaller plantings can also be found in the Pietroasa wine-growing area of Dealu Mare, where suitable conditions allow the variety to achieve high levels of ripeness and concentration.

Grasa de Cotnari is best known for naturally sweet wines produced from grapes harvested at advanced ripeness, sometimes after partial raisining and the development of noble rot. These wines can show considerable extract, glycerol and body while retaining enough acidity to provide balance and freshness.

Young wines often display greenish-yellow to golden tones and a distinctive aromatic profile with dried apricot, raisins, honey, beeswax and nutty nuances. With bottle age, the wines can develop additional complexity, making Grasa de Cotnari one of Romania's most distinctive traditional varieties for rich sweet wines.