Diolinoir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Swiss Diolinoir
Diolinoir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black pepper, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Syrah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark fruit, pepper, and color concentration before naming lighter alpine reds.
- Check tannin as medium-plus with moderate acidity and a compact finish.
Confidence signals
- Blackberry-pepper core
- Medium-plus tannin and color intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valais · Vaud · Geneva
- Classic styles: Swiss crossing used for deeply colored structured reds and blends · Dark-fruited alpine red with firm tannin and spicy lift
Common questions
Is Diolinoir a red or white grape variety?
Diolinoir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Diolinoir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Diolinoir include blackberry, black pepper and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Diolinoir?
Documented tells for Diolinoir: Anchor on dark fruit, pepper, and color concentration before naming lighter alpine reds. and Check tannin as medium-plus with moderate acidity and a compact finish..
What is Diolinoir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Diolinoir is most commonly confused with Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Diolinoir grown?
Classic regions for Diolinoir include Valais, Vaud and Geneva.