Manto Negro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mantonegro
Manto Negro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, licorice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Grenache.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for riper black-fruit and spice profile than Callet (#2001), with softer shape.
- Check acidity as moderate and structure as medium-bodied, not sharply linear.
Confidence signals
- Ripe plum-blackberry with licorice tone
- Medium acidity and supple medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mallorca · Binissalem · Pla i Llevant
- Classic styles: Warm-climate Mallorcan red with soft structure · Medium-bodied ripe-fruited island red
Common questions
Is Manto Negro a red or white grape variety?
Manto Negro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Manto Negro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Manto Negro include ripe plum, blackberry and licorice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Manto Negro?
Documented tells for Manto Negro: Look for riper black-fruit and spice profile than Callet (#2001), with softer shape. and Check acidity as moderate and structure as medium-bodied, not sharply linear..
What is Manto Negro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Manto Negro is most commonly confused with Merlot, Grenache and Negramoll. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Manto Negro grown?
Classic regions for Manto Negro include Mallorca, Binissalem and Pla i Llevant.