Cereza
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cereza Argentina
Cereza is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red apple, pear, floral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Criolla Grande and Criolla Sanjuanina.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on simple red-apple and pear fruit with mild floral tone.
- Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid.
Confidence signals
- Cereza profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Cereza.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mendoza · San Juan · La Rioja Argentina
- Classic styles: Argentine criolla variety from Muscat of Alexandria (#8241) and Listan Prieto (#6860) lineage used for high-yield wines and must · Light neutral-fruited profile with low tannin and soft structure
Common questions
Is Cereza a red or white grape variety?
Cereza is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cereza smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cereza include red apple, pear and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cereza?
Documented tells for Cereza: Anchor on simple red-apple and pear fruit with mild floral tone. and Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid..
What is Cereza most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cereza is most commonly confused with Criolla Grande, Criolla Sanjuanina and Moscatel Rosado. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cereza grown?
Classic regions for Cereza include Mendoza, San Juan and La Rioja Argentina.