Criolla Grande
Red wine grape variety
Criolla Grande — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red apple, red cherry, grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium
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
red applered cherrygrape note
Common
pearfloral noteherbal note
Occasional
spice note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mendoza · San Juan · Cuyo
- Classic styles: Traditional Argentine criolla crossing of Mission and Muscat of Alexandria used for high-volume rosado and white-base wines · Simple light-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
- Style examples: Mendoza Criolla Grande rosado style · Cuyo blend featuring Criolla Grande
Common questions
- Is Criolla Grande a red or white grape variety?
- Criolla Grande is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- 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 is Criolla Grande most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Criolla Grande is most commonly confused with Torrontes, Pedro Gimenez and Torrontes Mendocino. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Criolla Grande grown?
- Classic regions for Criolla Grande include Mendoza, San Juan and Cuyo.