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Gros Verdot

Red wine grape variety

Gros Verdot — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackcurrant, black plum, violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholHigh
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for deep color and firm tannin before naming softer, earlier-drinking reds.
  • Check blackcurrant-violet profile with medium-plus acidity and compact finish.

Confidence signals

  • Blackcurrant-violet profile
  • High tannin with medium-plus acidity

Aromas

Signature

blackcurrantblack plumvioletblack cherryplum

Common

graphiteblack pepperdried herbsearth

Occasional

ink

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Gironde heritage sites · California · Maule Valley
  • Classic styles: Rare heritage Bordeaux-family red with deep color and firm tannic spine · Structured dark-fruited red used in small-lot varietal and blend bottlings
  • Style examples: California Gros Verdot · Chilean Bordeaux-style blend with Gros Verdot

Common questions

Is Gros Verdot a red or white grape variety?
Gros Verdot is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Gros Verdot smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Gros Verdot include blackcurrant, black plum, violet and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What is Gros Verdot most often confused with in blind tasting?
Gros Verdot is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Gros Verdot grown?
Classic regions for Gros Verdot include Gironde heritage sites, California and Maule Valley.

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