Baboso Negro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Baboso Negro Canarias, Alfrocheiro (Portugal), Bruñal (Canaries/Spain)
Baboso Negro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, wild herbs. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mencia and Negramoll.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit concentration with herbal-spice island signature.
- Check tannin as firm but polished.
Confidence signals
- Volcanic dark-fruit profile
- Blackberry with medium plus tannin and medium plus acid — Baboso Negro signature.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tenerife · El Hierro · Canary Islands · Islas Canarias · Ycoden-Daute-Isora
- Classic styles: Canarian volcanic red with polished tannin and fresh acidity · Medium-to-full bodied island red with dark-fruit depth
Common questions
Is Baboso Negro a red or white grape variety?
Baboso Negro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Baboso Negro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Baboso Negro include blackberry, violet and wild herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Baboso Negro?
Documented tells for Baboso Negro: Look for dark-fruit concentration with herbal-spice island signature. and Check tannin as firm but polished..
What is Baboso Negro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Baboso Negro is most commonly confused with Mencia, Negramoll and Sumoll. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Baboso Negro grown?
Classic regions for Baboso Negro include Tenerife, El Hierro, Canary Islands and Islas Canarias.