Centurian
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Centurian UC
Centurian is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on blackcurrant-blackberry fruit with plum support.
- Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Centurian profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · Central Valley · San Joaquin Valley
- Classic styles: UC Davis red crossing related to Carnelian (#2115) with Cabernet Sauvignon (#1929), Carignan (#2098), and Grenache (#4461) ancestry for warm inland sites · Dark-fruit medium-bodied profile with moderate tannin and blending focus
Common questions
Is Centurian a red or white grape variety?
Centurian is a red wine grape variety.
What does Centurian smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Centurian include blackcurrant, blackberry and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Centurian?
Documented tells for Centurian: Anchor on blackcurrant-blackberry fruit with plum support. and Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Centurian most often confused with in blind tasting?
Centurian is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Ruby Cabernet. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Centurian grown?
Classic regions for Centurian include California, Central Valley and San Joaquin Valley.