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Feteasca Neagra

Red wine grape variety

Feteasca Neagra — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for blackberry-plum concentration with pepper and violet lift.
  • Check tannin/body as medium-plus with balanced acidity rather than heavy sweetness.

Confidence signals

  • Blackberry-plum and spice signature
  • Medium-plus body with balanced structure

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblack plumblack pepper

Common

violetdried prunechocolate

Occasional

smoke

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Moldova · Muntenia · Dobrogea
  • Classic styles: Structured Romanian dark-fruited red · Spice-tinged medium-plus bodied red with aging potential
  • Style examples: Dealu Mare Feteasca Neagra · Moldovan Feteasca Neagra

Common questions

Is Feteasca Neagra a red or white grape variety?
Feteasca Neagra is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Feteasca Neagra smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Feteasca Neagra include blackberry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Feteasca Neagra most often confused with in blind tasting?
Feteasca Neagra is most commonly confused with Merlot, Tempranillo and Syrah. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Feteasca Neagra grown?
Classic regions for Feteasca Neagra include Moldova, Muntenia and Dobrogea.

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