Cagnina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cagnina di Romagna
Cagnina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, red plum, violet. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Barbera.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for bright fruit and lively acidity.
- Check medium body and moderate tannin in a softer frame.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-plum fruit with violet cue
- High-acid medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Romagna · Emilia-Romagna · Ravenna
- Classic styles: Romagna naming stub on Terrano/Teran (#12374) — prefer the Teran dossier · Cagnina synonym phrasing of (#12374)
Common questions
Is Cagnina a red or white grape variety?
Cagnina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cagnina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cagnina include black cherry, red plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cagnina?
Documented tells for Cagnina: Look for bright fruit and lively acidity. and Check medium body and moderate tannin in a softer frame..
What is Cagnina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cagnina is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Barbera and Raboso. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cagnina grown?
Classic regions for Cagnina include Romagna, Emilia-Romagna and Ravenna.