Variety
RedNegru Vârtos
Rare variety · small plantings
Also known as: Negru Vîrtos
The 'firm black one' from Oltenia: an old late-ripening variety with thick dark berries and firm flesh. As parent of Novac and Negru de Drăgășani it underlies modern Drăgășani reds; rarely bottled on its own.
Taste profile
Six axes — acidity, sweetness, body, tannin, aroma intensity and depth — on a 0–5 scale, based on typical style. Real wines vary by region and producer.
Typical aromas — Negru Vârtos
These 3 aromas typically define Negru Vârtos. Actual taste experience varies by region and style.
Black plum
Blackberry
Earth
Negru Vârtos aroma families
These aroma categories are characteristic of Negru Vârtos. Other varieties have different focuses.
Fruit aromas are the most common and come directly from the grape, ranging from citrus through stone fruit to black berries.
Tertiary aromas that develop with bottle aging – typical of mature top wines.
Key regions
Negru Vârtos is grown in the following regions of our atlas. Click to see wineries.