Wines made from Feteasca neagra grapes of Moldova
Discover the best wines made with Feteasca neagra as a single variety or as a blend of Moldova.
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 Moldova
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?
- OakPresent in 9% of Feteasca neagra
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Feteasca neagra
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Feteasca neagra
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitPresent in 7% of Feteasca neagra
- EarthPresent in 6% of Feteasca neagra
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- OakyPresent in 3% of Feteasca neagra
- CherryPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- PlumPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitsPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- Dark chocolatePresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- SmokePresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
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