Cranaccia Arussa
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 26582, Sardinian Cranaccia Arussa, Italian catalog code 837 line
Cranaccia Arussa is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Nuragus and Semidano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on neutral orchard profile instead of strongly aromatic expressions.
- Open with body+acid frame: Cranaccia Arussa runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Cranaccia Arussa profile
- Sardinian unicum marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sardinia · Sarcidano references · Marmilla references
- Classic styles: Sardinian VIVC-listed white with unique genetic position and cataloged parent-offspring links · Cranaccia Arussa: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Cranaccia Arussa a red or white grape variety?
Cranaccia Arussa is a white wine grape variety.
What does Cranaccia Arussa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Cranaccia Arussa include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Cranaccia Arussa?
Documented tells for Cranaccia Arussa: Anchor on neutral orchard profile instead of strongly aromatic expressions. and Open with body+acid frame: Cranaccia Arussa runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Cranaccia Arussa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Cranaccia Arussa is most commonly confused with Nuragus, Semidano and Vernaccia di Oristano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Cranaccia Arussa grown?
Classic regions for Cranaccia Arussa include Sardinia, Sarcidano references and Marmilla references.