Marzemino
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Marzemino Trentino
Marzemino is a red wine grape with signature aromas of damson, cherry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gamay and Schiava.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral violet marker and cherry-plum palate in a smooth frame.
- Check tannin as gentle and acidity as moderate-fresh.
Confidence signals
- Floral violet and cherry profile
- Medium body with soft tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Trentino · Vallagarina · Rovereto
- Classic styles: Aromatic alpine-influenced red with gentle tannin · Medium-bodied northern Italian red with floral-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Marzemino a red or white grape variety?
Marzemino is a red wine grape variety.
What does Marzemino smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Marzemino include damson, cherry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Marzemino?
Documented tells for Marzemino: Look for floral violet marker and cherry-plum palate in a smooth frame. and Check tannin as gentle and acidity as moderate-fresh..
What is Marzemino most often confused with in blind tasting?
Marzemino is most commonly confused with Gamay, Schiava and Frappato. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Marzemino grown?
Classic regions for Marzemino include Trentino, Vallagarina and Rovereto.