Mando
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mando Valencia
Mando is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red plum, carob, licorice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Bobal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on carob/licorice nuance over ripe red fruit.
- Check acidity as lively with soft rounded tannin.
Confidence signals
- Valencian spice-fruit profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valencia · Moixent · Southeastern Spain
- Classic styles: Recovered Valencian red with lively acidity and silky texture · Medium-bodied red adapted to warm inland climates
Common questions
Is Mando a red or white grape variety?
Mando is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mando smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mando include red plum, carob and licorice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mando?
Documented tells for Mando: Anchor on carob/licorice nuance over ripe red fruit. and Check acidity as lively with soft rounded tannin..
What is Mando most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mando is most commonly confused with Grenache, Bobal and Sumoll. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mando grown?
Classic regions for Mando include Valencia, Moixent and Southeastern Spain.