Avana
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Avana di Susa, Hibou Noir, VIVC 793
Avana is a red wine grape with signature aromas of light mountain spice, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gamay and Schiava.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for tart red-fruit profile with alpine freshness rather than depth.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Avana profile
- Susa-valley fresh-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Susa Valley · Alpine Turin hills
- Classic styles: Historic alpine red variety documented in VIVC and Susa-valley references, today preserved in small mountain plantings · Light-to-medium red profile with medium-plus acidity and gentle tannin
Common questions
Is Avana a red or white grape variety?
Avana is a red wine grape variety.
What does Avana smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Avana include light mountain spice, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Avana?
Documented tells for Avana: Look for tart red-fruit profile with alpine freshness rather than depth. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Avana most often confused with in blind tasting?
Avana is most commonly confused with Gamay, Schiava and Freisa. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Avana grown?
Classic regions for Avana include Piedmont, Susa Valley and Alpine Turin hills.