Cornifesto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 2846, Cornifeito, Tinta Bastardeira line, Gajo Arroba
Cornifesto is a red wine grape with signature aromas of port-blend red fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Touriga Nacional and Touriga F…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for moderate body and fresh line rather than dense extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Cornifesto profile
- Historic Douro blend marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Douro · Dao · Tras-os-Montes
- Classic styles: Portuguese red documented in VIVC with Cayetana Blanca (#5648) x Alfrocheiro (#277) parentage and Port blend history · Medium red with fresh acidity, moderate tannin, and savory fruit profile
Common questions
Is Cornifesto a red or white grape variety?
Cornifesto is a red wine grape variety.
What does Cornifesto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cornifesto include port-blend red fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cornifesto?
Documented tells for Cornifesto: Look for moderate body and fresh line rather than dense extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Cornifesto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cornifesto is most commonly confused with Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Alfrocheiro. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cornifesto grown?
Classic regions for Cornifesto include Douro, Dao and Tras-os-Montes.