Barbu, Steliana-PaulaBucur, Alexandra-DanielaFilimon, Vasile-RăzvanCosma, Ștefan-TraianBosoi, IonicaManolescu, AndreeaRotaru, LilianaHârța, MonicaStroe, Marinela-Vicuța2026-06-172026-06-1720251454-7376https://repository.iuls.ro/handle/20.500.12811/6687Due to its geographic location and geological features, Romania has a rich history of grape cultivation and displays significant biodiversity, which is evident at both the ecosystem and species levels. Efficiently managing grapevine germplasm collections involves maintaining a database that records each country's viticultural heritage and complete descriptions based on relevant indicators. This strategy aims to effectively utilize biological material in breeding activities, ensure high-quality biological material for new vineyard plantations, and protect rare genotypes at risk of extinction. A complex characterization based on ampelographic, technological, and agrobiological descriptors, as well as SSR molecular marker genetic profiles, allows for the accurate fingerprinting of the cultivar and eliminates uncertainties caused by synonymy and homonymy. In this context, the Romanian Vitis Database will serve as a valuable source of information, accessible both nationally and internationally. It aims to effectively manage, protect, and utilize grapevine genetic resources in Romanian ampelographic collections as a legacy for future generations.Englishgrapevine inventoryfingerprintingonline platformArticle2069-8275