Bailey Alicante A
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bailey Alicante A Japan
Bailey Alicante A is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, spice note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Campbell Early and Black Queen.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Niigata · Yamanashi · Hokkaido
- Classic styles: Historic Japanese crossing from Bailey and Alicante Bouschet (#304) with deeper color than many local hybrids · Medium-bodied Japanese red style with dark fruit and gentle spice
Common questions
Is Bailey Alicante A a red or white grape variety?
Bailey Alicante A is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Bailey Alicante A?
Documented tells for Bailey Alicante A: Anchor on black-cherry and plum fruit with a soft spicy edge. and Check tannin as present but moderate..
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. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bailey Alicante A grown?
Classic regions for Bailey Alicante A include Niigata, Yamanashi and Hokkaido.