Criolla Grande
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Criolla Grande Sanjuanina
Criolla Grande is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red apple, red cherry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cereza and Criolla Blanca.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for light red-apple and cherry fruit with grapey neutrality.
- Check palate as low-tannin and moderate-acid.
Confidence signals
- Criolla Grande profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Criolla Grande.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mendoza · San Juan · Cuyo
- Classic styles: Traditional Argentine criolla crossing of Mission / Listán Prieto (#6860) and Muscat of Alexandria (#8241) used for high-volume rosado and white-base wines · Simple light-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Criolla Grande a red or white grape variety?
Criolla Grande is a red wine grape variety.
What does Criolla Grande smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Criolla Grande include red apple, red cherry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Criolla Grande?
Documented tells for Criolla Grande: Look for light red-apple and cherry fruit with grapey neutrality. and Check palate as low-tannin and moderate-acid..
What is Criolla Grande most often confused with in blind tasting?
Criolla Grande is most commonly confused with Cereza, Criolla Blanca and Criolla Sanjuanina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Criolla Grande grown?
Classic regions for Criolla Grande include Mendoza, San Juan and Cuyo.