Wines made from Feteasca neagra grapes of Dealurile Olteniei
Discover the best wines made with Feteasca neagra as a single variety or as a blend of Dealurile Olteniei.
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 region of Dealurile Olteniei
IG Dealurile Olteniei (Oltenia Hills) is a wine producing area (Geographical Indication) covering the five counties of the region of Oltenia in Southwest Romania. A broad selection of international and Romanian Grape varieties are cultivated. Key grape varieties grown: White: Chardonnay, Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Regala, Pinot Gris, Riesling Italiano (Welschriesling), Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel, Tamaioasa Romaneasca, Pink Tamaioasa, Cramposie Selectionata, Ugni Blanc, Viognier Red and rosé: Cabernet Sauvignon, Feteasca Neagra, Merlot, Negru de Dragasani, Novac, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Babeasca Neagra, Dornfelder, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Franc The Climate here is temperate-continental, with hot summers and Warm autumns which aid grape ripening. Vineyards are located on Open slopes and ampitheatres which a range of exposures from south to west.
What are the typical flavors of the Feteasca neagra grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Feteasca neagra
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- OakPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- CherryPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- EarthPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- Black currantPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- PlumPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- OakyPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
News about the grape variety Feteasca neagra
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