Is Blaufrankisch Rose a red or white grape variety?

Blaufrankisch Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Blaufrankisch Rose smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Blaufrankisch Rose include red currant, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Blaufrankisch Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?

Blaufrankisch Rose is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Pinot Noir Rose and Gamay Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Blaufrankisch Rose grown?

Classic regions for Blaufrankisch Rose include Burgenland, Sopron and Mittelburgenland.

Blaufrankisch Rose — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for tart currant/cherry and spice.
Check high acidity in a dry frame.

Confidence signals

Tart berry-spice cue
High-acid dry rose frame

Aromas

Signature

red currantsour cherryviolet

Common

strawberrypepperherbs

Occasional

graphite

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Burgenland · Sopron · Mittelburgenland
Classic styles: Blaufrankisch rose with tart berry and spice profile · Blaufrankisch Rose: medium body, high acid rose expression
Style examples: Burgenland Blaufrankisch rose · Hungarian Kekfrankos rose

Common questions

Is Blaufrankisch Rose a red or white grape variety?: Blaufrankisch Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Blaufrankisch Rose smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Blaufrankisch Rose include red currant, sour cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Blaufrankisch Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?: Blaufrankisch Rose is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Pinot Noir Rose and Gamay Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Blaufrankisch Rose grown?: Classic regions for Blaufrankisch Rose include Burgenland, Sopron and Mittelburgenland.