Criolla Sanjuanina
Red wine grape variety
Criolla Sanjuanina — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red cherry, strawberry, rose petal. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninLow
BodyMedium(−)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(−)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for fresh strawberry-cherry notes with low tannin before naming structured reds.
- Check body as light-medium with moderate acidity and low color intensity.
Confidence signals
- Fresh red-fruit and rose profile
- Low tannin with light-medium body
Aromas
Signature
red cherrystrawberryrose petal
Common
raspberrypomegranatedried herbs
Occasional
white pepper
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: San Juan · Mendoza · La Rioja
- Classic styles: Argentine criolla red for light-bodied commercial reds and rosados · Fresh low-tannin red with bright red-fruit profile
- Style examples: San Juan Criolla Sanjuanina · Criolla Sanjuanina rose
Common questions
- Is Criolla Sanjuanina a red or white grape variety?
- Criolla Sanjuanina is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Criolla Sanjuanina smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Criolla Sanjuanina include red cherry, strawberry and rose petal. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Criolla Sanjuanina most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Criolla Sanjuanina is most commonly confused with Pedro Gimenez, Torrontes Sanjuanino and Criolla Grande. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Criolla Sanjuanina grown?
- Classic regions for Criolla Sanjuanina include San Juan, Mendoza and La Rioja.