Feteasca Neagra
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Pasareasca Neagra
Feteasca Neagra is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Tempranil…
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Feteasca Neagra a red or white grape variety?
Feteasca Neagra is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Feteasca Neagra?
Documented tells for Feteasca Neagra: Look for blackberry-plum concentration with pepper and violet lift. and Check tannin/body as medium-plus with balanced acidity rather than heavy sweetness..
What is Feteasca Neagra most often confused with in blind tasting?
Feteasca Neagra is most commonly confused with Merlot, Tempranillo and Syrah. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Feteasca Neagra grown?
Classic regions for Feteasca Neagra include Moldova, Muntenia and Dobrogea.