The initial records suggest that four Croatian families originally settled in this area:

Petru (Peter) with his two daughters

Branco with three sons and a daughter

Radoita with a son and four daughters

Andrei (Andrew) with five sons and two daughters

They initially established themselves at Gornie Seliste, which translates to “the big settlement,” the location where the winery currently stands. After living there for several years, their expanding families and growing herds of sheep necessitated a move to a larger area. Consequently, Petru and Andrei relocated to what is now known as Izvărciţa, situated 8 km northwest of the present-day village.

Petru subsequently moved to an even better location near a spring, leading to the establishment of what is now Petrovaselo. This name originates from Petrovo Selo, meaning “the village of Petru,” first mentioned in historical records in 1477. Although the precise date of the founding of Petrovaselo remains uncertain, an old Latin document mentions a small village in this area named Horuathpeturfalua (“the village of Petru the Croatian”) as early as 1359.

Historical significance of the ancient wine names:

Bendis – Bendis was a Thracian and Dacian goddess of the moon, night, marriage, and the hunt.

Kotys – was a prominent Thracian goddess who was considered to be an aspect of Persephone.

Melgis: A name of Dacian origin

Maletine, Otarniţa and Ovaş antique names of the plots where the vineyards are located