How do you tell Molinara and Rondinella apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Molinara and Rondinella is alcohol: Molinara is Low while Rondinella is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Molinara or Rondinella higher in alcohol?

On the WSET ladder, Molinara is Low and Rondinella is Medium for alcohol.

Are Molinara and Rondinella red or white?

Molinara and Rondinella are both red grape varieties.

Molinara vs Rondinella — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Molinara	Rondinella
Acidity	High	Medium(+)
Tannin	Medium	Low
Body	Medium	Medium
Alcohol	Low	Medium
Color intensity	Medium	Medium
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Medium

Signature aromas

Molinara

red cherryred currantsavory note

Rondinella

red cherryraspberryviolet

Common questions

How do you tell Molinara and Rondinella apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Molinara and Rondinella is alcohol: Molinara is Low while Rondinella is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Molinara or Rondinella higher in alcohol?: On the WSET ladder, Molinara is Low and Rondinella is Medium for alcohol.
Are Molinara and Rondinella red or white?: Molinara and Rondinella are both red grape varieties.