Cinsault Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Cinsault
Cinsault Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, rose petal, watermelon. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Pinot Noir Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rose-petal lift and gentle red fruit.
- Check lighter texture than Syrah (#11748)/Mourvedre (#7915) roses.
Confidence signals
- Floral delicate red-fruit cue
- Light-medium dry rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Cinsault Rose a red or white grape variety?
Cinsault Rose is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Cinsault Rose?
Documented tells for Cinsault Rose: Look for rose-petal lift and gentle red fruit. and Check lighter texture than Syrah (#11748)/Mourvedre (#7915) roses..
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. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cinsault Rose grown?
Classic regions for Cinsault Rose include Provence, Languedoc and Swartland.