TE WĀ WINES | Feteasca Neagra | Multi-Vintage | 2019 & 2021
feteasca neagra
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Today we are are also going to review a single-varietal, but multi-vintage feteasca neagra wine blend from the famous Stefan Voda wine region of Moldova – Feteasca Neagra Multi-Vintage 2019 & 2021 by Te Wā Wines. Feteasca Neagra is an indigenous romanian variety that has been grown for hundreds of years on substantial plantings in the south of Moldova and eastern Muntenia and today, this is the most famous red variety in Romania. Wines made from feteasca neagra grapes are usually fruit-forward, complex and structured, wines that often are compared to merlot and cabernet franc, mostly due to their body, robust tannins and elegant textures. There is a rising demand for feteasca neagra wines on the regional as well as on the international markets and many wine experts consider this variety to be the visit card of romanian wines. As mentioned at the beginning of this review, this particular wine is a non-vintage wine, because it is a blend of two separate vintages of feteasca neagra grapes: the 2019 vintage (which we’ve already reviewed) and the 2021 vintage. That said and without further ado, let’s take a look at the wine tasting results.
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Take a look at the tasting notes below and our detailed assessment of the wine:
//Visual
colour: medium-deep purple color
clarity: hazy indigo shades at the rim
//Olfactory
intensity: rich & slightly savory
fruit profile: red fruits | black fruits | blue fruits
__red fruits: cranberry | redcurrant | sour cherry
__black fruits: blackberry | wild cherry
__blue fruits: blue plum | blueberry | blackthorn
fruit character: ripe & overripe
//Flavor
non fruit: floral | spice | earth | savory
__floral: subtle hints of violets
__spice: cloves | red pepper
__earth: loam | clay
__savory: new leather | brown olive | hints of iron
primary layer: fruity-savory
//Palate
sweetness: dry
acidity: high
alcohol: medium+
tannin: medium
__grip: seedy
balance: good
__dominant: acidity
body: plump | medium
//Taste
fruit profile: blue & black fruits
fruit character: ripe & overripe
non fruit: savory-earthy
finish: medium
aftertaste: velvety-crisp
//Scoring
TE WĀ WINES | Feteasca Neagra | Multi-Vintage | 2019 & 2021
variety: feteasca neagra
country: Moldova
region: Stefan Voda
rating: 92.9
//Conclusion
maturity: developing | drink now or within the next 2-3 years
verdict: fine | highly recommended
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This is definitely a fine wine of Moldova and, with a total of 92.9 points scored, this wine is right there, among the best wines we’ve rated so far. Check our complete database on the wine rating page, where you can find all the wines that we have tasted and reviewed or go to the about us page and find out more about our exquisite rating system.
Verdict: this is a very plump, voluptuous and savory-delicate feteasca neagra wine that feels round, crisp and velvety-rustic. The wine is still in its development phase but very close to its prime form, therefore we would recommend to either drink it today or within the next 2-3 years, but make sure you don’t overdo it, as it is always better to drink a wine a year too soon than a day too late. On the nose the wine displays a mixture of ripe and overripe, blue and black fruit notes in the foreground, supported by a savory-leathery background and a subtle, spicy-earthy layer in between the two. On the palate the wine delivers crisp acidity, fine-grained but seedy tannins and a touch of alcoholic warmth that is showing through on the mouthfeel, which leads to an appealingly crisp aftertaste. All in all this is a rich, silky and slightly subtle feteasca neagra wine, with a very nice harmony between all its elements, where nothing is showing off – a wine that in its current state is lacking maybe just a bit of structure and complexity on the palate. We believe this wine will pair lovely with rustic or delicate meats, like for example Tournedos Rossini or peppercorn filet mignon steak. Enjoy!
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