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Listan Negro

Red wine grape variety

Listan Negro — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red cherry, black pepper, volcanic mineral. 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

  • Look for volcanic savory-mineral cues with red-fruit and pepper lift.
  • Check structure as medium with fresh acidity, not thick high-tannin extraction.

Confidence signals

  • Peppery red-fruit and volcanic mineral profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with moderate tannin

Aromas

Signature

red cherryblack peppervolcanic mineral

Common

raspberrysmokedried herbs

Occasional

cardamom

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Canary Islands · Tenerife · Lanzarote
  • Classic styles: Volcanic Canary red with peppery freshness · Medium-bodied island red often from carbonic style
  • Style examples: Tenerife Listan Negro · Lanzarote Listan Negro

Common questions

Is Listan Negro a red or white grape variety?
Listan Negro is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Listan Negro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Listan Negro include red cherry, black pepper and volcanic mineral. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Listan Negro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Listan Negro is most commonly confused with Syrah, Cinsault and Pais. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Listan Negro grown?
Classic regions for Listan Negro include Canary Islands, Tenerife and Lanzarote.

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