Is Marquette a red or white grape variety?

Marquette is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Marquette smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Marquette include cherry, black pepper and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.

What is Marquette most often confused with in blind tasting?

Marquette is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, St Laurent and Regent. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Marquette grown?

Classic regions for Marquette include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Quebec.

Marquette — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Medium

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Low

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

Anchor on cherry/pepper profile with brisk acid line.
Check tannin as moderate and palate as medium-bodied.

Confidence signals

North American hybrid profile
High acidity with medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

cherryblack pepperspice note

Common

blackberryearthy noteviolet

Occasional

oak toast

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Minnesota · Wisconsin · Quebec
Classic styles: Cold-hardy North American red hybrid with spicy cherry profile · Medium-bodied hybrid red suited to cool-climate production with moderate tannin
Style examples: Minnesota Marquette · Great Lakes blend featuring Marquette

Common questions

Is Marquette a red or white grape variety?: Marquette is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Marquette smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Marquette include cherry, black pepper and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What is Marquette most often confused with in blind tasting?: Marquette is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, St Laurent and Regent. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Marquette grown?: Classic regions for Marquette include Minnesota, Wisconsin and Quebec.