Canari Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Batista, Balza, Gamay Luverdon
Canari Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Duras and Fer Servadou.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral and pepper accents over dense jammy extraction.
- Check frame as medium body, medium tannin, and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Dark-cherry floral-spice profile
- Balanced medium structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Ariege · Southwest France · Piedmont heritage sites
- Classic styles: Rare Pyrenean red with floral-spicy profile and medium structure · Savory medium-bodied red with dark cherry fruit and herbal-earth finish
Common questions
Is Canari Noir a red or white grape variety?
Canari Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Canari Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Canari Noir include black cherry, violet, white pepper and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Canari Noir?
Documented tells for Canari Noir: Look for floral and pepper accents over dense jammy extraction. and Check frame as medium body, medium tannin, and medium acidity..
What is Canari Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Canari Noir is most commonly confused with Duras, Fer Servadou and Negrette. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Canari Noir grown?
Classic regions for Canari Noir include Ariege, Southwest France and Piedmont heritage sites.