Cornalin
Red wine grape variety
Cornalin — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, clove. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for concentrated black-fruit and floral spice in a fresh mountain frame.
- Check tannin as structured but silky, not aggressively rustic.
Confidence signals
- Black-fruit floral-spice profile
- Medium-plus structure with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
black cherryvioletclove
Common
blackberryfine herbspepper
Occasional
cinnamon
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valais · Sion · Salgesch
- Classic styles: Concentrated Valais alpine red with freshness · Medium-plus bodied spicy-fruited red with polished tannin
- Style examples: Valais AOC Cornalin · Swiss varietal Cornalin
Common questions
- Is Cornalin a red or white grape variety?
- Cornalin is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Cornalin smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Cornalin include black cherry, violet and clove. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Cornalin most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Cornalin is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Lagrein and Persan. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Cornalin grown?
- Classic regions for Cornalin include Valais, Sion and Salgesch.