Garganega Rose
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rose Garganega
Garganega Rose is a red wine grape with signature aromas of pear, strawberry, red currant. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Garganega and Fiano Rose.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit.
- Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red.
Confidence signals
- Dry red-fruit and citrus cue
- High-acid medium-bodied rose frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Veneto · Soave · Colli Berici
- Classic styles: Style/selection/colour surface on Garganega (#4419) — prefer the Garganega dossier · Rosé / pink-skinned naming under Garganega Rose phrasing
Common questions
Is Garganega Rose a red or white grape variety?
Garganega Rose is a red wine grape variety.
What does Garganega Rose smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Garganega Rose include pear, strawberry and red currant. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Garganega Rose?
Documented tells for Garganega Rose: Anchor on pale rose color with dry strawberry-cherry fruit. and Soft tannin should stay in the rose lane, not a light red..
What is Garganega Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?
Garganega Rose is most commonly confused with Garganega, Fiano Rose and Verdicchio Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Garganega Rose grown?
Classic regions for Garganega Rose include Veneto, Soave and Colli Berici.