Is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose a red or white grape variety?

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

What does Cabernet Sauvignon Rose smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon Rose include red currant, strawberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?

Cabernet Sauvignon Rose is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Rose and Merlot Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose grown?

Classic regions for Cabernet Sauvignon Rose include Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Languedoc.

Cabernet Sauvignon 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 currant-herbal nuance over candy-like fruit.
Check dry finish and medium texture.

Confidence signals

Currant-herbal rose cue
High-acid medium rose frame

Aromas

Signature

red currantstrawberryherbal note

Common

cherryraspberrywhite pepper

Occasional

graphite

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Bordeaux · Napa Valley · Languedoc
Classic styles: Cabernet Sauvignon rose with savory red-fruit profile · Cabernet Sauvignon Rose: medium body, high acid rose expression
Style examples: Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon rose · California Cabernet Sauvignon rose

Common questions

Is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose a red or white grape variety?: Cabernet Sauvignon Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Cabernet Sauvignon Rose smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon Rose include red currant, strawberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?: Cabernet Sauvignon Rose is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Rose and Merlot Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Cabernet Sauvignon Rose grown?: Classic regions for Cabernet Sauvignon Rose include Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Languedoc.