Malvasia Purpura
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 4962, Grec Rouge, Malvasie Pourpre line
Malvasia Purpura is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Brachetto.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on floral red-fruit profile and savory Mediterranean edge.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Purpura profile
- Grec Rouge-linked marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mediterranean France · Languedoc references · southern collections
- Classic styles: Red Malvasia-family accession documented in VIVC under Grec Rouge prime-name linkage · Medium red with floral fruit, moderate tannin, and balanced acidity
Common questions
Is Malvasia Purpura a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Purpura is a red wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Purpura smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Purpura include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Purpura?
Documented tells for Malvasia Purpura: Anchor on floral red-fruit profile and savory Mediterranean edge. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Malvasia Purpura most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Purpura is most commonly confused with Grenache, Brachetto and Aleatico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Purpura grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Purpura include Mediterranean France, Languedoc references and southern collections.