Geneva Red
Red wine grape variety
Also known as GR 7
Geneva Red is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chambourcin and Baco Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry and black-cherry fruit with herbal edge.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Geneva Red profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Finger Lakes · New York · Northeast
- Classic styles: Cornell hybrid (Buffalo (#1796) x Baco Noir (#870)) selected for winter hardiness and dark-color red production · Hybrid dark-fruit profile with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Geneva Red a red or white grape variety?
Geneva Red is a red wine grape variety.
What does Geneva Red smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Geneva Red include blackberry, black cherry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Geneva Red?
Documented tells for Geneva Red: Look for blackberry and black-cherry fruit with herbal edge. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Geneva Red most often confused with in blind tasting?
Geneva Red is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, Baco Noir and De Chaunac. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Geneva Red grown?
Classic regions for Geneva Red include Finger Lakes, New York and Northeast.