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Antao Vaz Rose

Red wine grape variety

Antao Vaz Rose — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of strawberry, red currant, citrus peel. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for dry red-fruit profile over sweet confectionary styles.
  • Check high acidity and medium texture.

Confidence signals

  • Dry red-fruit and citrus cue
  • High-acid medium-bodied rose frame

Aromas

Signature

strawberryred currantcitrus peel

Common

red applewhite flowersherbs

Occasional

saline hint

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Alentejo · Evora · Vidigueira
  • Classic styles: Varietal-focused Antao Vaz Rose profile aimed at blind-study usability · Antao Vaz Rose rosé keyed on strawberry fruit and high acid
  • Style examples: Antao Vaz Rose varietal bottling · Commercial rose from Antao Vaz Rose

Common questions

Is Antao Vaz Rose a red or white grape variety?
Antao Vaz Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Antao Vaz Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Antao Vaz Rose include strawberry, red currant and citrus peel. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Antao Vaz Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Antao Vaz Rose is most commonly confused with Antao Vaz, Verdelho Rose and Arinto. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Antao Vaz Rose grown?
Classic regions for Antao Vaz Rose include Alentejo, Evora and Vidigueira.

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