Cesanese d'Affile
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Affile Cesanese
Cesanese d'Affile is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulcian…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cherry-violet fruit with peppery spice.
- Check high acidity and moderate-plus tannin in medium body.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-violet pepper cue
- Lively acid structured medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lazio · Affile · Cesanese del Piglio
- Classic styles: Lazio mountain red with floral spice and ripe red fruit · Medium-bodied red with high acidity and moderate-plus tannin
Common questions
Is Cesanese d'Affile a red or white grape variety?
Cesanese d'Affile is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cesanese d'Affile smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cesanese d'Affile include red cherry, violet, black pepper and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cesanese d'Affile?
Documented tells for Cesanese d'Affile: Look for cherry-violet fruit with peppery spice. and Check high acidity and moderate-plus tannin in medium body..
What is Cesanese d'Affile most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cesanese d'Affile is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Cesanese. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cesanese d'Affile grown?
Classic regions for Cesanese d'Affile include Lazio, Affile and Cesanese del Piglio.