Carcajolo Nero
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Carcajolu Neru, Carcaghjolu Neru, Carcaghjola Nera, Carcagiola, VIVC 2097
Carcajolo Nero is a red wine grape with signature aromas of wild berries, black cherry, garrigue herbs. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for Mediterranean herb and berry expression over dense black-fruit extraction.
- Check tannin as refined-medium with fresh line.
Confidence signals
- Wild berry and garrigue profile
- Medium acidity with refined tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Corsica · Figari · Sardinia · Corsica / Figari · Corsica / Sartène · Portugal / Alentejo (Tinta Caiada naming — DNA = Parraleta / Carcajolo Nero)
- Classic styles: Corsican naming stub on Parraleta (#8951) — prefer that dossier · Carcajolo Nero synonym phrasing of (#8951)
Common questions
Is Carcajolo Nero a red or white grape variety?
Carcajolo Nero is a red wine grape variety.
What does Carcajolo Nero smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Carcajolo Nero include wild berries, black cherry and garrigue herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Carcajolo Nero?
Documented tells for Carcajolo Nero: Look for Mediterranean herb and berry expression over dense black-fruit extraction. and Check tannin as refined-medium with fresh line..
What is Carcajolo Nero most often confused with in blind tasting?
Carcajolo Nero is most commonly confused with Grenache, Cinsault and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Carcajolo Nero grown?
Classic regions for Carcajolo Nero include Corsica, Figari, Sardinia and Corsica / Figari.