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Feteasca Neagra is a red grape variety, with its roots in Moldova, Romania.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark cherries, blackberries, plums, chocolate, smoky and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Moldova.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for resistant to cold and drought.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
On other labels it goes by Coada Randunicii, Feteaska, Fetyaska and Pasareasca.
At the table it suits spiced pork ribs, rogan josh lamb curry and black pudding.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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spiced pork ribs
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Rogan Josh lamb curry
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black pudding
Also labelled.
Coada Randunicii, Feteaska, Fetyaska, Pasareasca.
Bottles to look for.
- 1000 de Chipuri 'Sforile Fintesti FN 14', Dealu Mare, Romania
- 1000 de Chipuri Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
- Apogeum Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
- Apogeum Patrimoniu de Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
- Aurelia Visinescu 'Artisan' Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
- Balla Geza Feketeleanyka, Menes, Romania
- Budureasca Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
- Budureasca Premium Feteasca Neagra, Dealu Mare, Romania
Feteasca Neagra: common questions
01.What does Feteasca Neagra taste like?+
Feteasca Neagra tastes of dark cherries, blackberries, plums, chocolate, smoky and spicy, plus one more. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Feteasca Neagra from?+
Feteasca Neagra originates in Moldova, Romania.
03.Where is Feteasca Neagra grown?+
The key regions for Feteasca Neagra are Moldova.
04.What food pairs with Feteasca Neagra?+
Pour it with spiced pork ribs, rogan josh lamb curry and black pudding.
05.What else is Feteasca Neagra called?+
Feteasca Neagra is also labelled Coada Randunicii, Feteaska, Fetyaska and Pasareasca.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Romania.