Although it first appeared about 100 years ago, feteasca regala (a natural cross between feteasca blanca and francusa) is today known as one of Romania’s most characteristic grapes. It is used for fresh and fruity white wines, just like this example from La Sapata, which is characterized by stone fruit and floral notes with lots of personality and finesse.
Colour: Golden.
Aroma: Inviting and fruity aromas of ripe apricot, tropical fruit and citrus.
Tasting notes: Trembling crisp with notes of tropical fruit, grapefruit, flowers and apricot.
Serving suggestions: Enjoy it chilled, e.g. with fish from the grill.
La Sapata Crama Delta Dunarii is located in the Danube Delta in the eastern part of Romania. The delta flows into the Black Sea to the east, and to the north the area shares a border with Ukraine. The climate in the Danube Delta is characterized by cold winters and hot, dry summers. Romania has a long tradition of wine production, and here you can find both well-known, international varieties such as riesling and merlot, and local specialties such as babeasca neagra, feteasca neagra, feteasca regala and a number of other hard-to-pronounce (but excellent) grapes.
La Sapata cultivates its approximately 20 hectares organically and with respect for the nature around the fields, but they also have a goal of social sustainability. In recent decades, the Romanian rural areas have been gradually depopulated as more young people travel to the cities, and La Sapata therefore works with an “ethical commitment” to curb the large emigration by creating jobs for the local population in the rural areas.
