Feteasca Alba
White wine grape variety
Feteasca Alba — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of white flowers, green apple, pear. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for white-floral and green-apple/pear profile in a light-to-medium dry frame.
- Check acidity as fresh and lively with subtle mineral-herbal nuance.
Confidence signals
- Floral apple-pear profile
- Fresh acidity with clean lighter structure
Aromas
Signature
white flowersgreen applepear
Common
lemon peelacaciafresh herbs
Occasional
honey
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Moldova · Transylvania · Muntenia
- Classic styles: Delicate Romanian aromatic white · Fresh dry white with floral-citrus lift
- Style examples: Romanian Feteasca Alba · Moldovan Feteasca Alba
Common questions
- Is Feteasca Alba a red or white grape variety?
- Feteasca Alba is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Feteasca Alba smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Feteasca Alba include white flowers, green apple and pear. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Feteasca Alba most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Feteasca Alba is most commonly confused with Airen, Trebbiano Toscano and Muller-Thurgau. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Feteasca Alba grown?
- Classic regions for Feteasca Alba include Moldova, Transylvania and Muntenia.