Domaines Vincon Feteasca Neagra 2009

Another new grape variety from a country many people may not be familiar with.  Romania is one of the world's largest producers of wine (11th most in 2009) and has a history with viticulture dating back 6,000 years.

The grape is the feteasca neagra, an old variety grown in Romania and Moldova.

Wine:  Domaines Vincon Feteasca Neagra 2009
Location:  Focsani County, Romania (About 180 km north of Bucharest)
Grape:  Feteasca Neagra
Sugar Content:  8g/L
Alcohol:  13%
Price:  $13.35
Vintages number: 669192

This wine has the typical dark red-ruby colour of the feteasca neagra grape. The smell of blackberry and slight spice is also found in the flavour.

For a wine with such deep colour I expected a strong flavour also but that was not the case. I would describe it as a medium-bodied wine with a smooth finish and similarities to the Georgian mukuzani I reviewed earlier but without the chalky feel.

While it may not make it into my regular rotation, it was a pleasant tasting wine and I look forward to trying other wines made with the feteasca neagra grape.

Recommendation:  Uncork
Rating:                   7.5 out of 10