Greco Nero
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Greco Niuru, VIVC 4971, Greco Nero di Calabria line
Greco Nero is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red plum, herbal earth, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-plum and herb profile rather than dense black extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Greco Nero profile
- Calabria herb-fruit marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Calabria · Crotone · Catanzaro
- Classic styles: Calabrian red variety documented in VIVC and regional studies as part of southern field blends · Medium-bodied style with moderate tannin-acid balance and savory herbal fruit profile
Common questions
Is Greco Nero a red or white grape variety?
Greco Nero is a red wine grape variety.
What does Greco Nero smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Greco Nero include red plum, herbal earth and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Greco Nero?
Documented tells for Greco Nero: Anchor on red-plum and herb profile rather than dense black extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Greco Nero most often confused with in blind tasting?
Greco Nero is most commonly confused with Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Gaglioppo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Greco Nero grown?
Classic regions for Greco Nero include Calabria, Crotone and Catanzaro.