Ferron
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 4119, Caina do Freixo, Ferron Galicia, Ferrol
Ferron is a red wine grape with signature aromas of aromatic red berries, herbal spice, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Caino Tinto and Espadeiro…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on aromatic red-berry and herbal-spice profile.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Ferron profile
- Ribeiro aromatic-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Galicia · Ribeiro · Rias Baixas · Spain / Galicia / Ribeiro (Ferrol / Ferrón naming)
- Classic styles: Galician naming stub on Manseng Noir (#7340) — prefer that dossier · Ferrón synonym phrasing of (#7340)
Common questions
Is Ferron a red or white grape variety?
Ferron is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ferron smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ferron include aromatic red berries, herbal spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ferron?
Documented tells for Ferron: Anchor on aromatic red-berry and herbal-spice profile. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Ferron most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ferron is most commonly confused with Caino Tinto, Espadeiro Tinto and Caino Bravo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ferron grown?
Classic regions for Ferron include Galicia, Ribeiro, Rias Baixas and Spain / Galicia / Ribeiro (Ferrol / Ferrón naming).