Aspiran Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Aspiran, Rivairenc, Ribeyrenc
Aspiran Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, dried herbs. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Carignan and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral red-fruit lift over dense dark-fruit extraction.
- Check soft tannin and light-to-medium body with fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Perfumed red-fruit profile
- Soft tannin with fresh medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Minervois · Herault
- Classic styles: Rare Languedoc blending red used in Minervois reds and roses for aromatic lift · Light-to-medium bodied perfumed red with soft tannin and fresh acidity
Common questions
Is Aspiran Noir a red or white grape variety?
Aspiran Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Aspiran Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aspiran Noir include red cherry, violet, dried herbs and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Aspiran Noir?
Documented tells for Aspiran Noir: Look for floral red-fruit lift over dense dark-fruit extraction. and Check soft tannin and light-to-medium body with fresh acidity..
What is Aspiran Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aspiran Noir is most commonly confused with Carignan, Cinsault and Pais. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aspiran Noir grown?
Classic regions for Aspiran Noir include Languedoc, Minervois and Herault.