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Castellana Negra

Red wine grape variety

Castellana Negra — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

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

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for black-fruit and violet notes with savory volcanic edge.
  • Check medium-plus body and moderate-plus tannin.

Confidence signals

  • Dark-fruit volcanic cue
  • Structured medium-plus red frame

Aromas

Signature

black cherryplumviolet

Common

blackberrycloveearthdried herbsblack pepper

Occasional

smoke

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Canary Islands · La Palma · Tenerife
  • Classic styles: Canarian red with dark-fruit profile and volcanic savory notes · Medium-plus red with moderate-plus tannin and acidity
  • Style examples: Canary Islands Castellana Negra · La Palma Castellana Negra

Common questions

Is Castellana Negra a red or white grape variety?
Castellana Negra is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Castellana Negra smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Castellana Negra include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Castellana Negra most often confused with in blind tasting?
Castellana Negra is most commonly confused with Negramoll, Mourvedre Noir and Sumoll. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Castellana Negra grown?
Classic regions for Castellana Negra include Canary Islands, La Palma and Tenerife.

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