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Amigne

White wine grape variety

Amigne — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of orange peel, quince, honey. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for orange-peel and quince/honey notes with a still-fresh acid spine.
  • Check profile can show slight sweetness cues without losing structure.

Confidence signals

  • Orange-peel quince-honey aromatic profile
  • Medium-plus body with fresh acidity

Aromas

Signature

orange peelquincehoney

Common

white flowerscandied citruspineapple

Occasional

jasmine

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Valais · Vetroz · Lower Valais
  • Classic styles: Valais white from dry to sweet expressions · Aromatic textural white with fresh acid line
  • Style examples: Dry Amigne de Vetroz · Sweet Amigne de Vetroz

Common questions

Is Amigne a red or white grape variety?
Amigne is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Amigne smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Amigne include orange peel, quince and honey. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Amigne most often confused with in blind tasting?
Amigne is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Furmint. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Amigne grown?
Classic regions for Amigne include Valais, Vetroz and Lower Valais.

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