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Kratosija

Red wine grape variety

Kratosija — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of ripe black fruit, sweet spice, red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(−)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on ripe black-fruit profile with sweet-spice lift.
  • Check frame as medium-plus body with medium tannin and medium acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Kratosija profile
  • Adriatic ripe-fruit red frame

Aromas

Signature

ripe black fruitsweet spicered fruit

Common

black cherryblackberrybaking spice

Occasional

dried fig

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Lake Skadar basin · Dalmatia · Adriatic coast
  • Classic styles: Historic Adriatic profile genetically linked with the Zinfandel family and preserved under the Kratosija name in Montenegro · Ripe black-fruit frame with medium tannin and medium acidity in warm-climate reds
  • Style examples: Montenegrin Kratosija bottling from old-vine parcels · Adriatic red blend highlighting Kratosija spice and black-fruit tone

Common questions

Is Kratosija a red or white grape variety?
Kratosija is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Kratosija smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Kratosija include ripe black fruit, sweet spice and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Kratosija most often confused with in blind tasting?
Kratosija is most commonly confused with Zinfandel, Vranac and Plavac Mali. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Kratosija grown?
Classic regions for Kratosija include Lake Skadar basin, Dalmatia and Adriatic coast.

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