Groppello di Mocasina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mocasina Groppello
Groppello di Mocasina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, strawberry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Frappato.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for strawberry-cherry fruit with peppery floral edge.
- Check high acidity and moderate tannin with medium body.
Confidence signals
- Red-fruit pepper cue
- Fresh-acid medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lombardy · Valtenesi · Lake Garda
- Classic styles: Lombard red with bright fruit and peppery finesse · Medium-bodied red with lively acidity and moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Groppello di Mocasina a red or white grape variety?
Groppello di Mocasina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Groppello di Mocasina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Groppello di Mocasina include red cherry, strawberry, white pepper and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Groppello di Mocasina?
Documented tells for Groppello di Mocasina: Look for strawberry-cherry fruit with peppery floral edge. and Check high acidity and moderate tannin with medium body..
What is Groppello di Mocasina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Groppello di Mocasina is most commonly confused with Schiava, Frappato and Grignolino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Groppello di Mocasina grown?
Classic regions for Groppello di Mocasina include Lombardy, Valtenesi and Lake Garda.