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Cococciola

White wine grape variety

Cococciola — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of green apple, lemon blossom, citrus zest. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
BodyLight
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for high-acid freshness and citrus-green apple profile in a light dry frame.
  • Check minerality and floral hints without broad tropical richness.

Confidence signals

  • Citrus-apple profile with floral lift
  • High acidity and light structure

Aromas

Signature

green applelemon blossomcitrus zest

Common

pearwhite flowersmineral note

Occasional

honey

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Abruzzo · Chieti · Pescara
  • Classic styles: Crisp Abruzzo white with marked acidity · Still and sparkling white with linear profile
  • Style examples: Colline Pescaresi Cococciola · Abruzzo Cococciola frizzante

Common questions

Is Cococciola a red or white grape variety?
Cococciola is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Cococciola smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cococciola include green apple, lemon blossom and citrus zest. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Cococciola most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cococciola is most commonly confused with Albarino, Picpoul and Jacquere. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Cococciola grown?
Classic regions for Cococciola include Abruzzo, Chieti and Pescara.

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