Fetesca Neagra 2000 12.5% (From Pat 22/04/26)
Produced in the Republic of Moldova from a vine called Black Maiden which is a pre phylloxeria variety. Phyllixera, from the ancient greek meaning dry leaf. Originally from eastern north America, the phylloxera insect feeds on the roots and leaves of the vine preventing nutrients from rising up the vine. The vine has evolved to produce defences of a sticky sap which clogs up the mouth of the insect when it feeds. The vine also forms a protective layer over wounds to prevent further bacterial of fungal infection. Grafting of resistant root stock is the only known best to fight this bug.
It is described as a rich intense oaked red, tasting of blackberry,plum and dark chocolate pairing well with pork, chicken and vegetable stews
M&S £12