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Durif

Red wine grape variety

Durif — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, Medium acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholHigh
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for very deep color and strong tannic grip.
  • Check for black-fruit concentration with pepper and smoke accents.

Confidence signals

  • Opaque color and high tannin
  • Blackberry with pepper-smoke edge

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblack plumblack pepper

Common

violetcocoasmoke

Occasional

tar ink

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: California · Riverina · Rhone Valley
  • Classic styles: Deeply colored high-tannin full-bodied red · Warm-climate powerhouse varietal red
  • Style examples: California Petite Sirah · Australian Durif

Common questions

Is Durif a red or white grape variety?
Durif is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Durif smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Durif include blackberry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, Medium acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What is Durif most often confused with in blind tasting?
Durif is most commonly confused with Syrah, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Durif grown?
Classic regions for Durif include California, Riverina and Rhone Valley.

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