Wines made from Feteasca neagra grapes of Samburesti
Discover the best wines made with Feteasca neagra as a single variety or as a blend of Samburesti.
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 Samburesti
The wine region of Samburesti of Romania. Wineries and vineyards like the Chateau Valvis or the Domaine Castel Bolovanu produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Samburesti are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Samburesti often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tree fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of cheese, blueberry or blackberry.
What are the typical flavors of the Feteasca neagra grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Feteasca neagra
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- PlumPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Feteasca neagra
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