Frankovka
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Frankovka Modra, Central European (Blaufrankisch)
Frankovka is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, blackberry, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Blaufrankisch and Kadarka.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry and pepper lift over dark-fruit depth.
- Check high acidity with moderate-plus tannin and medium body.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-pepper frankovka cue
- High-acid medium-structured frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Moravia · Mala Karpaty · Nitra
- Classic styles: Central European frankovka expression in the blaufrankisch family · Medium-bodied red with high acidity and moderate-plus tannin
Common questions
Is Frankovka a red or white grape variety?
Frankovka is a red wine grape variety.
What does Frankovka smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Frankovka include sour cherry, blackberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Frankovka?
Documented tells for Frankovka: Look for sour-cherry and pepper lift over dark-fruit depth. and Check high acidity with moderate-plus tannin and medium body..
What is Frankovka most often confused with in blind tasting?
Frankovka is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Kadarka and Zweigelt. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Frankovka grown?
Classic regions for Frankovka include Moravia, Mala Karpaty and Nitra.