Feteasca Regala
White wine grape variety
Also known as Royal Maiden, Kiralyleanyka, Danosi Leanyka
Feteasca Regala is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Albarino and Verdejo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear-apple fruit with acacia-floral lift in a crisp dry frame.
- Check acidity as bright but not as severe as ultra-linear benchmark whites.
Confidence signals
- Pear-apple and acacia profile
- Medium-plus acidity with clean medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Transylvania · Moldova · Muntenia · Hungary / Eger · Hungary / Etyek-Buda
- Classic styles: Fresh Romanian aromatic white · Dry crisp white with floral-citrus profile
Common questions
Is Feteasca Regala a red or white grape variety?
Feteasca Regala is a white wine grape variety.
What does Feteasca Regala smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Feteasca Regala include green apple, pear and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Feteasca Regala?
Documented tells for Feteasca Regala: Look for pear-apple fruit with acacia-floral lift in a crisp dry frame. and Check acidity as bright but not as severe as ultra-linear benchmark whites..
What is Feteasca Regala most often confused with in blind tasting?
Feteasca Regala is most commonly confused with Albarino, Verdejo and Pinot Blanc. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Feteasca Regala grown?
Classic regions for Feteasca Regala include Transylvania, Moldova, Muntenia and Hungary / Eger.