Folignan
White wine grape variety
Also known as INRA 1301
Folignan is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lemon peel, white flowers. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, High alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Trebbiano Toscano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sharp acidity and neutral citrus-orchard profile rather than opulent aromatics.
- Check low tannin, lean body, and clean mineral finish.
Confidence signals
- High-acid neutral citrus profile
- Lean body with bright structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cognac · Charente · Southwest France
- Classic styles: High-acid neutral white crossing used for Cognac base wines and fresh dry styles · Lean aromatic white with citrus-orchard profile and bright acidity
Common questions
Is Folignan a red or white grape variety?
Folignan is a white wine grape variety.
What does Folignan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Folignan include green apple, lemon peel, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Folignan?
Documented tells for Folignan: Look for sharp acidity and neutral citrus-orchard profile rather than opulent aromatics. and Check low tannin, lean body, and clean mineral finish..
What is Folignan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Folignan is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Trebbiano Toscano and Semillon. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Folignan grown?
Classic regions for Folignan include Cognac, Charente and Southwest France.