Arrufiac
White wine grape variety
Arrufiac — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of acacia, green apple, flint. 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 acacia/flint lift paired with restrained orchard fruit.
- Check freshness as present but not austere.
Confidence signals
- Acacia-mineral profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
acaciagreen appleflint
Common
pearcitrusmineral notehawthorn
Occasional
herbal note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Gascony · Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh · Saint-Mont
- Classic styles: Southwest French blending white adding floral-mineral precision · Medium-bodied white with elegant freshness and subtle orchard fruit
- Style examples: Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh blend with Arrufiac · Saint-Mont white with Arrufiac
Common questions
- Is Arrufiac a red or white grape variety?
- Arrufiac is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Arrufiac smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Arrufiac include acacia, green apple and flint. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Arrufiac most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Arrufiac is most commonly confused with Semillon, Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Arrufiac grown?
- Classic regions for Arrufiac include Gascony, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Saint-Mont.