Cesanese Comune
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cesanese Comune di Affile type, Cesanese Nero Comune, VIVC 2398
Cesanese Comune is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark cherry, violet spice, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark cherry and violet-spice profile.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Cesanese Comune profile
- Lazio floral-dark-fruit marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lazio · Castelli Romani · Roman hills
- Classic styles: Historic Lazio Cesanese family member documented in ampelographic references and central-Italy DOC usage · Medium-bodied red with dark-fruit core, violet spice, and moderate tannin-acid balance
Common questions
Is Cesanese Comune a red or white grape variety?
Cesanese Comune is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cesanese Comune smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cesanese Comune include dark cherry, violet spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cesanese Comune?
Documented tells for Cesanese Comune: Anchor on dark cherry and violet-spice profile. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Cesanese Comune most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cesanese Comune is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cesanese Comune grown?
Classic regions for Cesanese Comune include Lazio, Castelli Romani and Roman hills.