Acolon
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Acolon Rotweintraube
Acolon is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, juniper note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Blaufrankisch and Dornfelder.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black cherry/blackberry fruit with mild spice.
- Check tannin as present but rounded.
Confidence signals
- German Acolon profile
- Black cherry with medium plus tannin and medium plus acid — Acolon signature.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Wurttemberg · Pfalz · Rheinhessen
- Classic styles: German cross yielding deeply colored, fruit-driven reds with moderate tannin · Early-ripening red often used for varietal wines and blends
Common questions
Is Acolon a red or white grape variety?
Acolon is a red wine grape variety.
What does Acolon smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Acolon include black cherry, blackberry and juniper note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Acolon?
Documented tells for Acolon: Anchor on black cherry/blackberry fruit with mild spice. and Check tannin as present but rounded..
What is Acolon most often confused with in blind tasting?
Acolon is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Dornfelder and Regent. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Acolon grown?
Classic regions for Acolon include Wurttemberg, Pfalz and Rheinhessen.