Is Cinsault Rose a red or white grape variety?

Cinsault Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Cinsault Rose smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Cinsault Rose include strawberry, rose petal and watermelon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Cinsault Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?

Cinsault Rose is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Pinot Noir Rose and Chenin Rose Selection. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Cinsault Rose grown?

Classic regions for Cinsault Rose include Provence, Languedoc and Swartland.

Cinsault Rose — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for rose-petal lift and gentle red fruit.
Check lighter texture than syrah/mourvedre roses.

Confidence signals

Floral delicate red-fruit cue
Light-medium dry rose frame

Aromas

Signature

strawberryrose petalwatermelon

Common

cherryraspberryherbs

Occasional

orange blossom

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Provence · Languedoc · Swartland
Classic styles: Delicate Cinsault rose with floral red-fruit character · Dry light-medium rose with refreshing finish
Style examples: Provence Cinsault rose · Cape Cinsault rose

Common questions

Is Cinsault Rose a red or white grape variety?: Cinsault Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Cinsault Rose smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Cinsault Rose include strawberry, rose petal and watermelon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Cinsault Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?: Cinsault Rose is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Pinot Noir Rose and Chenin Rose Selection. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Cinsault Rose grown?: Classic regions for Cinsault Rose include Provence, Languedoc and Swartland.