Feteasca Alba
White wine grape variety
Also known as Leanka, Leanyka, Feher Leanyka
Feteasca Alba is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white flowers, green apple, pear. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Trebbiano Toscano.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Moldova · Transylvania · Muntenia · Hungary / Eger
- Classic styles: Delicate Romanian aromatic white · Fresh dry white with floral-citrus lift
Common questions
Is Feteasca Alba a red or white grape variety?
Feteasca Alba is a white wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Feteasca Alba?
Documented tells for Feteasca Alba: Look for white-floral and green-apple/pear profile in a light-to-medium dry frame. and Check acidity as fresh and lively with subtle mineral-herbal nuance..
What is Feteasca Alba most often confused with in blind tasting?
Feteasca Alba is most commonly confused with Airen, Trebbiano Toscano and Muller-Thurgau. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Feteasca Alba grown?
Classic regions for Feteasca Alba include Moldova, Transylvania, Muntenia and Hungary / Eger.