Criolla Blanca
White wine grape variety
Also known as Criolla Blanca Argentina
Criolla Blanca is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, white flowers. Structure: Medium(−) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Pedro Gimenez.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for simple apple-pear fruit with restrained aromatics before naming highly perfumed varieties.
- Check structure as light-medium body with low tannin and moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Light apple-pear profile
- Low aromatic intensity with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: San Juan · Mendoza · La Rioja
- Classic styles: Argentine criolla white used in large-volume dry and blend programs · Light-bodied neutral white for fresh everyday styles
Common questions
Is Criolla Blanca a red or white grape variety?
Criolla Blanca is a white wine grape variety.
What does Criolla Blanca smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Criolla Blanca include green apple, pear and white flowers. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Criolla Blanca?
Documented tells for Criolla Blanca: Look for simple apple-pear fruit with restrained aromatics before naming highly perfumed varieties. and Check structure as light-medium body with low tannin and moderate acidity..
What is Criolla Blanca most often confused with in blind tasting?
Criolla Blanca is most commonly confused with Airen, Pedro Gimenez and Torrontes Mendocino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Criolla Blanca grown?
Classic regions for Criolla Blanca include San Juan, Mendoza and La Rioja.