Black Corinth
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Zante Currant, Korinthiaki
Black Corinth is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raisin, blackberry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Thomcord and Sunbelt.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on raisin-dark berry concentration over grapey core.
- Check tannin as low with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Black Corinth profile
- Black Corinth fruit shape locked through raisin and low tannin.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Peloponnese · Zakynthos · California
- Classic styles: Historic Greek small-berry cultivar used heavily for currant production and occasional fortified blends · Concentrated dried-fruit profile with low tannin and clear grapey line
Common questions
Is Black Corinth a red or white grape variety?
Black Corinth is a red wine grape variety.
What does Black Corinth smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Black Corinth include raisin, blackberry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Black Corinth?
Documented tells for Black Corinth: Anchor on raisin-dark berry concentration over grapey core. and Check tannin as low with moderate acidity..
What is Black Corinth most often confused with in blind tasting?
Black Corinth is most commonly confused with Thomcord, Sunbelt and Fantasy Seedless. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Black Corinth grown?
Classic regions for Black Corinth include Peloponnese, Zakynthos and California.