Guarnaccia
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 5097, Guarnaccia bianca line, Guarnaccia Bianca, Guarnaccia di Calabria
Guarnaccia is a white wine grape with signature aromas of yellow orchard fruit, soft muscat hint, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Falanghina and Biancolella.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for pear-yellow apple profile with subtle floral-muscat hint.
- Open with body+acid frame: Guarnaccia runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Guarnaccia profile
- Calabria orchard-fruit white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Calabria · Cosenza · Pollino foothills · Italy / Calabria (Saracena / Pollino)
- Classic styles: Campania naming stub on Coda di Volpe (#17217) — prefer that dossier · Guarnaccia synonym phrasing of (#17217)
Common questions
Is Guarnaccia a red or white grape variety?
Guarnaccia is a white wine grape variety.
What does Guarnaccia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Guarnaccia include yellow orchard fruit, soft muscat hint and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Guarnaccia?
Documented tells for Guarnaccia: Look for pear-yellow apple profile with subtle floral-muscat hint. and Open with body+acid frame: Guarnaccia runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Guarnaccia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Guarnaccia is most commonly confused with Falanghina, Biancolella and Coda di Volpe. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Guarnaccia grown?
Classic regions for Guarnaccia include Calabria, Cosenza, Pollino foothills and Italy / Calabria (Saracena / Pollino).