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Bailey Alicante A

Red wine grape variety

Bailey Alicante A — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on black-cherry and plum fruit with a soft spicy edge.
  • Check tannin as present but moderate.

Confidence signals

  • Bailey Alicante A profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

black cherryplumspice note

Common

blackberryvioletherbal note

Occasional

smoky note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Niigata · Yamanashi · Hokkaido
  • Classic styles: Historic Japanese crossing from Bailey and Alicante Bouschet with deeper color than many local hybrids · Medium-bodied Japanese red style with dark fruit and gentle spice
  • Style examples: Niigata Bailey Alicante A red · Japanese blend featuring Bailey Alicante A

Common questions

Is Bailey Alicante A a red or white grape variety?
Bailey Alicante A is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Bailey Alicante A smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bailey Alicante A include black cherry, plum and spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What is Bailey Alicante A most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bailey Alicante A is most commonly confused with Campbell Early, Black Queen and Muscat Bailey A. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Bailey Alicante A grown?
Classic regions for Bailey Alicante A include Niigata, Yamanashi and Hokkaido.

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