Wines made from Feteasca neagra grapes of Romania

Discover the best wines made with Feteasca neagra as a single variety or as a blend of Romania.

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More informations about the variety Feteasca neagra

A very old variety native to Romania, found much more in Romanian Moldavia and Wallachia, almost unknown in France, but registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A2. According to Viala and Vermorel, it is the black form of feteasca alba. It should not be confused with feteasca regala.

More informations about the wines of Romania

Romania is located at the geographical crossroads between Central and South-Eastern Europe. The Romanian wine industry uses a wide range of indigenous and international red and white Grape varieties. Both vinifera and American grape species are present here, as well as a number of hybrids. The latter are chosen for their resistance to varying Climates.

What are the typical flavors of the Feteasca neagra grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 91% of Feteasca neagra
OakPresent in 89% of Feteasca neagra
Black fruitPresent in 88% of Feteasca neagra
Non oakPresent in 82% of Feteasca neagra
SpicesPresent in 75% of Feteasca neagra
EarthPresent in 75% of Feteasca neagra
Dried fruitPresent in 47% of Feteasca neagra
MicrobioPresent in 33% of Feteasca neagra
PlumPresent in 23% of Feteasca neagra
OakyPresent in 19% of Feteasca neagra

CherryPresent in 18% of Feteasca neagra
VanillaPresent in 17% of Feteasca neagra
ChocolatePresent in 16% of Feteasca neagra
BlackberryPresent in 15% of Feteasca neagra
PepperPresent in 13% of Feteasca neagra
LeatherPresent in 13% of Feteasca neagra
Black cherriesPresent in 11% of Feteasca neagra
Black fruitsPresent in 11% of Feteasca neagra
Black currantPresent in 10% of Feteasca neagra
SmokePresent in 9% of Feteasca neagra

News about the grape variety Feteasca neagra

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