Castanal
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tinta Castanal
Castanal is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mencia and Trousseau.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry fruit with violet and savory spice accents.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Castanal profile
- Castanal fruit shape locked through black cherry and medium plus tannin.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Galicia · Miño basin · northwest Iberia
- Classic styles: Near-extinct Galician red rescued from old vines and reintroduced through conservation viticulture · Dark-fruit floral profile with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Castanal a red or white grape variety?
Castanal is a red wine grape variety.
What does Castanal smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Castanal include black cherry, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Castanal?
Documented tells for Castanal: Look for black-cherry fruit with violet and savory spice accents. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Castanal most often confused with in blind tasting?
Castanal is most commonly confused with Mencia, Trousseau and Souson. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Castanal grown?
Classic regions for Castanal include Galicia, Miño basin and northwest Iberia.