Criolla Sanjuanina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Criolla Sanjuanina Argentina
Criolla Sanjuanina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, strawberry, rose petal. Structure: Medium(−) body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Criolla Grande and Cereza.
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
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: San Juan · Mendoza · La Rioja
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Criolla Grande Sanjuanina (#3241) — prefer the Criolla Grande dossier · Criolla Sanjuanina synonym phrasing of (#3241)
Common questions
Is Criolla Sanjuanina a red or white grape variety?
Criolla Sanjuanina is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Criolla Sanjuanina?
Documented tells for Criolla Sanjuanina: Look for fresh strawberry-cherry notes with low tannin before naming structured reds. and Check body as light-medium with moderate acidity and low color intensity..
What is Criolla Sanjuanina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Criolla Sanjuanina is most commonly confused with Criolla Grande, Cereza and Criolla Blanca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Criolla Sanjuanina grown?
Classic regions for Criolla Sanjuanina include San Juan, Mendoza and La Rioja.