Blackrose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Black Rose
Blackrose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Red Globe and Cardinal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on blackberry-plum fruit with mild grapey center.
- Anchor Blackrose via medium/medium frame, low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Blackrose profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Blackrose.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · San Joaquin Valley · Murray Valley
- Classic styles: USDA black seeded table cultivar from Damas Rose, Black Monukka, and Alphonse Lavallee lineage · Neutral dark-fruit table profile with low tannin and late-ripening concentration
Common questions
Is Blackrose a red or white grape variety?
Blackrose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Blackrose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Blackrose include blackberry, black plum and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Blackrose?
Documented tells for Blackrose: Anchor on blackberry-plum fruit with mild grapey center. and Anchor Blackrose via medium/medium frame, low tannin..
What is Blackrose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Blackrose is most commonly confused with Red Globe, Cardinal and Emperor. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Blackrose grown?
Classic regions for Blackrose include California, San Joaquin Valley and Murray Valley.