Jacquez
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Black Spanish
Jacquez is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Chambourcin and De Chaunac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black cherry-blackberry fruit with earthy spice.
- Check structure as medium-plus acid with moderate grip.
Confidence signals
- Black Spanish hybrid profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Texas · Madeira · Southern US
- Classic styles: Pierce-resistant hybrid red with deep color and warm-climate adaptation · Black Spanish style red used for dry and fortified-leaning expressions
Common questions
Is Jacquez a red or white grape variety?
Jacquez is a red wine grape variety.
What does Jacquez smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Jacquez include black cherry, blackberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Jacquez?
Documented tells for Jacquez: Anchor on black cherry-blackberry fruit with earthy spice. and Check structure as medium-plus acid with moderate grip..
What is Jacquez most often confused with in blind tasting?
Jacquez is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, De Chaunac and Othello. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Jacquez grown?
Classic regions for Jacquez include Texas, Madeira and Southern US.