Negru de Dragasani
Red wine grape variety
Negru de Dragasani — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry-currant profile with floral-spice nuance.
- Check tannin as refined but clearly present.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit floral Romanian profile
- Coherent medium plus/medium plus frame plus blackberry — typical Negru de Dragasani read.
Aromas
Signature
blackcurrantblackberryviolet
Common
sour cherryblack peppertobacco note
Occasional
vanilla note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dragasani · Oltenia · Dealu Mare
- Classic styles: Structured Romanian red with dark fruit and lively acidity · Medium-to-full bodied red with refined tannic frame
- Style examples: Dragasani Negru de Dragasani · Romanian red blend with Negru de Dragasani
Common questions
- Is Negru de Dragasani a red or white grape variety?
- Negru de Dragasani is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Negru de Dragasani smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Negru de Dragasani include blackcurrant, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Negru de Dragasani most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Negru de Dragasani is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Feteasca Neagra. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Negru de Dragasani grown?
- Classic regions for Negru de Dragasani include Dragasani, Oltenia and Dealu Mare.