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Winography

Fetească Neagră

feh-teh-AHS-kah neh-AH-grah

Dry · Red

Romania's most distinguished indigenous red grape. Produces darkly colored, complex wines with plush fruit and velvety tannins. Has drawn comparisons to Merlot and Pinot Noir.

Globalplantings
3,716
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Romania
89% of global total
Countriesgrown
3
across 1 continent
BodyFull
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
TanninMedium–High
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
Fruitdark plumblackberryFloralHerbaldriedherbsEarthsmokeSpicespiceOakchocolateAromasTasting profile