Baroque
White wine grape variety
Also known as Baroque Tursan
Baroque is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, citrus, nutty note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear-citrus fruit with light nutty nuance.
- Check frame as low-tannin with fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Baroque profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and citrus lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tursan · Landes · Gascony
- Classic styles: Rare southwest French white variety revived in Tursan and often blended with local grapes · Textured orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and moderate-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Baroque a red or white grape variety?
Baroque is a white wine grape variety.
What does Baroque smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Baroque include pear, citrus and nutty note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Baroque?
Documented tells for Baroque: Look for pear-citrus fruit with light nutty nuance. and Check frame as low-tannin with fresh acidity..
What is Baroque most often confused with in blind tasting?
Baroque is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Gros Manseng and Colombard. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Baroque grown?
Classic regions for Baroque include Tursan, Landes and Gascony.