Albarossa
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Incrocio Dalmasso XV-31, Barbera x Chatus cross, VIVC 239
Albarossa is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, violet spice, red fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Barbera.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for concentrated dark-red fruit with violet lift.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Albarossa profile
- Dalmasso-cross Piedmont marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Langhe · Monferrato
- Classic styles: Piedmont crossing developed by Giovanni Dalmasso and documented in VIVC and regional vitis resources · Concentrated red-fruit profile with medium-plus tannin and aromatic violet-spice top notes
Common questions
Is Albarossa a red or white grape variety?
Albarossa is a red wine grape variety.
What does Albarossa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Albarossa include black cherry, violet spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Albarossa?
Documented tells for Albarossa: Look for concentrated dark-red fruit with violet lift. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Albarossa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Albarossa is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Barbera and Gaglioppo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Albarossa grown?
Classic regions for Albarossa include Piedmont, Langhe and Monferrato.