Malvoisie Noire
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Malvoisie Noir
Malvoisie Noire is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, spice. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Brachetto Nero.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry and violet tones over heavy extraction.
- Check high acidity and low tannin in a lighter-bodied frame.
Confidence signals
- Floral red-fruit and spice cue
- High-acid low-tannin frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Savoie (France) · Alpine foothills (France) · Isere (France)
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Oeillade Noire — prefer that dossier · Malvoisie Noire synonym phrasing of
Common questions
Is Malvoisie Noire a red or white grape variety?
Malvoisie Noire is a red wine grape variety.
What does Malvoisie Noire smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvoisie Noire include red cherry, violet and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvoisie Noire?
Documented tells for Malvoisie Noire: Look for red-cherry and violet tones over heavy extraction and Check high acidity and low tannin in a lighter-bodied frame.
What is Malvoisie Noire most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvoisie Noire is most commonly confused with Schiava, Brachetto Nero and Malvasia Nera. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvoisie Noire grown?
Classic regions for Malvoisie Noire include Savoie (France), Alpine foothills (France) and Isere (France).