Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on black-cherry and blackberry fruit with savory spice.
  • Check structure as medium tannin with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Blatina profile
  • Medium tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

Common

Occasional

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Herzegovina · Mostar · Dalmatian hinterland
  • Classic styles: Autochthonous Herzegovinian red with functional female flowers, traditionally co-planted for pollination in mixed vineyards · Dark-fruit Balkan profile with medium-plus body and moderate tannin frame

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Common questions

Is Blatina a red or white grape variety?

Blatina is a red wine grape variety.

What does Blatina smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Blatina include black cherry, blackberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.

What blind-tasting cues distinguish Blatina?

Documented tells for Blatina: Anchor on black-cherry and blackberry fruit with savory spice. and Check structure as medium tannin with moderate acidity..

What is Blatina most often confused with in blind tasting?

Blatina is most commonly confused with Vranac, Plavac Mali and Babic. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.

Where is Blatina grown?

Classic regions for Blatina include Herzegovina, Mostar and Dalmatian hinterland.