Is Forastera Gomera a red or white grape variety?

Forastera Gomera is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Forastera Gomera smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Forastera Gomera include pear, green apple and saline note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.

What is Forastera Gomera most often confused with in blind tasting?

Forastera Gomera is most commonly confused with Listan Blanco, Forastera and Gual. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Forastera Gomera grown?

Classic regions for Forastera Gomera include La Gomera, Canary Islands and Vallehermoso terraces.

Forastera Gomera — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for pear and apple fruit with saline mineral finish.
Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.

Confidence signals

Forastera Gomera profile
Pear on a medium/medium frame typical of Forastera Gomera.

Aromas

Signature

peargreen applesaline note

Common

citrus zestwhite blossom notemineral note

Occasional

tropical note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: La Gomera · Canary Islands · Vallehermoso terraces
Classic styles: Indigenous La Gomera white dominating local terraces and yielding crisp Atlantic-volcanic wines · Fresh orchard-saline profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Style examples: La Gomera Forastera dry white · Canary blend featuring Forastera Gomera

Common questions

Is Forastera Gomera a red or white grape variety?: Forastera Gomera is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Forastera Gomera smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Forastera Gomera include pear, green apple and saline note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Forastera Gomera most often confused with in blind tasting?: Forastera Gomera is most commonly confused with Listan Blanco, Forastera and Gual. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Forastera Gomera grown?: Classic regions for Forastera Gomera include La Gomera, Canary Islands and Vallehermoso terraces.