Cabernet Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VB 91-26-04
Cabernet Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Volos and Cabaret N…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackcurrant-dark cherry fruit with floral spice detail.
- Check palate as structured but not aggressively tannic.
Confidence signals
- Cabernet Noir PIWI profile
- Coherent medium plus/medium plus frame plus dark cherry — typical Cabernet Noir read.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Neuchatel · Cool-climate PIWI sites
- Classic styles: Early-ripening Swiss PIWI red selected for fungal resistance and cabernet-like character · Cool-climate red style with dark fruit, spice, and polished structure
Common questions
Is Cabernet Noir a red or white grape variety?
Cabernet Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cabernet Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cabernet Noir include blackcurrant, dark cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cabernet Noir?
Documented tells for Cabernet Noir: Look for blackcurrant-dark cherry fruit with floral spice detail. and Check palate as structured but not aggressively tannic..
What is Cabernet Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cabernet Noir is most commonly confused with Cabernet Volos, Cabaret Noir and Cabernet Eidos. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cabernet Noir grown?
Classic regions for Cabernet Noir include Jura, Neuchatel and Cool-climate PIWI sites.