Cesanese
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cesanese di Affile
Cesanese is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, baking spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for fragrant cherry-violet aromatics before choosing denser southern reds.
- Check tannin as present but rounded, with medium-plus body and fresh line.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-violet-spice aromatic signature
- Medium-plus structure with balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lazio · Piglio · Olevano Romano
- Classic styles: Fragrant structured Lazio red · Medium-plus bodied central Italian red with spice
Common questions
Is Cesanese a red or white grape variety?
Cesanese is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cesanese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cesanese include red cherry, violet and baking spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cesanese?
Documented tells for Cesanese: Look for fragrant cherry-violet aromatics before choosing denser southern reds. and Check tannin as present but rounded, with medium-plus body and fresh line..
What is Cesanese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cesanese is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cesanese grown?
Classic regions for Cesanese include Lazio, Piglio and Olevano Romano.