Adrian Cocan is the co-founder of Lăptăria cu Caimac, an artisanal Romanian dairy factory specialized in state-of-the-art products. He was among the first to join Carrefour’s national program “Poftim, brânza românească!” (“Here / We Crave Romanian Cheese”).

Highlights from the Interview

What to look for when choosing a fine cheese from the shelf.

Romania once had great diversity in cheese varieties, but much has been lost — we need to revive traditional recipes.

Romanian wines are just as good as French wines, though they still lack history and exposure.

As with wine, understanding and using the concept of local terroir is essential in crafting a fine cheese.

The Wines of Romania podcast is inspired by the national program Deschidem Vinul Românesc (We Open the Romanian Wine), developed by Carrefour Romania and equally dedicated to Romanian wine consumers and producers. Special thanks to Eli Park for providing the location for this episode’s filming.