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Folle Noire

Red wine grape variety

Folle Noire — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for blackberry-plum fruit with violet spice notes.
  • Check medium body with moderate-plus acidity and tannin.

Confidence signals

  • Dark-fruit floral cue
  • Structured medium frame

Aromas

Signature

black cherryblackberryvioletplum

Common

plumcloveearthdried herbsblack pepper

Occasional

smoke

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Southwest France · California · Gulf Coast
  • Classic styles: Dark-fruited teinturier-adjacent red type with medium-plus structure · Medium-bodied red with moderate-plus acidity and tannin
  • Style examples: Southwest France Folle Noire · California Folle Noire

Common questions

Is Folle Noire a red or white grape variety?
Folle Noire is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Folle Noire smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Folle Noire include black cherry, blackberry, violet and plum. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Folle Noire most often confused with in blind tasting?
Folle Noire is most commonly confused with Folle Blanche, Valdiguie and Baco Noir. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Folle Noire grown?
Classic regions for Folle Noire include Southwest France, California and Gulf Coast.

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