Grasa de Cotnari
White wine grape variety
Also known as Grasa Cotnari
Grasa de Cotnari is a white wine grape with signature aromas of honey, quince, almond. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Semillon.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for honey and quince profile with almond/nutty notes.
- Check sweetness context and acid support balance.
Confidence signals
- Honeyed Romanian profile
- High sweetness potential with balancing acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Cotnari · Moldavia · Iasi
- Classic styles: Romanian white famed for late-harvest and botrytized sweet wines · Rich white with honeyed texture balanced by supporting acidity
Common questions
Is Grasa de Cotnari a red or white grape variety?
Grasa de Cotnari is a white wine grape variety.
What does Grasa de Cotnari smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grasa de Cotnari include honey, quince and almond. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grasa de Cotnari?
Documented tells for Grasa de Cotnari: Look for honey and quince profile with almond/nutty notes. and Check sweetness context and acid support balance..
What is Grasa de Cotnari most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grasa de Cotnari is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Petit Manseng. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grasa de Cotnari grown?
Classic regions for Grasa de Cotnari include Cotnari, Moldavia and Iasi.