Fetească neagră

Fetească Neagră (Romanian pronunciation: [feˈte̯askə ˈne̯aɡrə]); English: Black Maiden) is an old pre-phylloxeric variety of Romanian - Moldovan grape,[1] cultivated mainly in several areas in the Romanian regions of Moldavia, Muntenia, Oltenia, Banat, Northern Dobruja[2] and also in the Republic of Moldova.

Fetească Neagră
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlack
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledCoada Rândunicii, Coada Rîndunicei, Coada Rîndunicii, Păsăreasca Neagră, Poama Fetei Neagră (rom./mold.), Chornaya Fetyaska (russ.), Fekete Leányka (hungarian), Mädchentraube Schwarz, Schwarze Mädchentraube (germ.)
OriginRomania
Notable regionsMoldavia, Muntenia, Oltenia, Northern Dobruja, Banat
Sex of flowersHermaphrodite
VIVC number4120

These grapes produce dry, demi-dry or sweet wines, with an alcohol content of 12-14%,[3] a deep red colour with ruby shades, and a black currant flavour, which becomes richer and smoother with aging.

See also

References

  1. VITIS catalogue Archived 2012-04-22 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Feteasca Neagra Archived 2012-01-26 at the Wayback Machine at Romanian Wine
  3. Feteasca Neagra Archived 2012-01-26 at the Wayback Machine at Romanian Wine


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