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Cagnulari

Red wine grape variety

Cagnulari — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, plum, balsamic herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for dark berry and balsamic herb tones with integrated spice.
  • Check tannin as present but not overly harsh.

Confidence signals

  • Dark berry and balsamic profile
  • Medium-plus structure with fresh acidity

Aromas

Signature

blackberryplumbalsamic herbs

Common

violetblack pepperlicorice

Occasional

mint note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Sardinia · Alghero · Sassari
  • Classic styles: Sardinian red with dark fruit and savory spice · Medium-plus bodied Mediterranean red with balanced freshness
  • Style examples: Alghero Cagnulari DOC · Isola dei Nuraghi Cagnulari

Common questions

Is Cagnulari a red or white grape variety?
Cagnulari is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Cagnulari smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cagnulari include blackberry, plum and balsamic herbs. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Cagnulari most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cagnulari is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Cagnulari grown?
Classic regions for Cagnulari include Sardinia, Alghero and Sassari.

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