Floreal
White wine grape variety
Also known as Floreal INRA
Floreal is a white wine grape with signature aromas of grapefruit, exotic fruit, boxwood note. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for grapefruit and herbal-thiol expression.
- Check acidity as high and palate as fresh.
Confidence signals
- Floreal profile
- High acidity with medium-plus aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: ResDur vineyards · Southwest France · PIWI sites
- Classic styles: INRA resistant white with Sauvignon Blanc (#10790)-like thiol profile and crisp structure · Aromatic dry white designed for low-input viticulture
Common questions
Is Floreal a red or white grape variety?
Floreal is a white wine grape variety.
What does Floreal smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Floreal include grapefruit, exotic fruit and boxwood note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Floreal?
Documented tells for Floreal: Look for grapefruit and herbal-thiol expression. and Check acidity as high and palate as fresh..
What is Floreal most often confused with in blind tasting?
Floreal is most commonly confused with Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignac and Voltis. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Floreal grown?
Classic regions for Floreal include ResDur vineyards, Southwest France and PIWI sites.