| Fetească Neagră | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Black |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Coada Rândunicii, Coada Rîndunicei, Coada Rîndunicii, Păsăreasca Neagră, Poama Fetei Neagră (rom./mold.), Chornaya Fetyaska (russ.), Fekete Leányka (hungarian), Mädchentraube Schwarz, Schwarze Mädchentraube (germ.) |
| Origin | Romania |
| Notable regions | Moldavia, Muntenia, Oltenia, Northern Dobruja, Banat |
| Sex of flowers | Hermaphrodite |
Fetească Neagră (Romanian pronunciation: [feˈte̯askə ˈne̯aɡrə]); English: Black Maiden) is an old pre-phylloxeric variety of Romanian - Moldovan grape, cultivated mainly in several areas in the Romanian regions of Moldavia, Muntenia, Oltenia, Banat, Northern Dobruja and also in the Republic of Moldova.
These grapes produce dry, demi-dry or sweet wines, with an alcohol content of 12-14%, a deep red colour with ruby shades, and a black currant flavour, which becomes richer and smoother with aging.