Juan Garcia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mouraton
Juan Garcia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, herbal note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mencia and Rufete.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-cherry raspberry fruit with wild-herb tone.
- Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Juan Garcia profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Arribes · Zamora · Salamanca
- Classic styles: Pre-phylloxera heritage red of Arribes del Duero known for balanced alcohol and smooth tannin profile · Fresh red-fruit profile with medium tannin and savory herbal edge
Common questions
Is Juan Garcia a red or white grape variety?
Juan Garcia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Juan Garcia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Juan Garcia include red cherry, raspberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Juan Garcia?
Documented tells for Juan Garcia: Anchor on red-cherry raspberry fruit with wild-herb tone. and Check frame as medium tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Juan Garcia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Juan Garcia is most commonly confused with Mencia, Rufete and Bondola. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Juan Garcia grown?
Classic regions for Juan Garcia include Arribes, Zamora and Salamanca.