Mavrotragano
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mavrotragano Santorini
Mavrotragano is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, black pepper. Structure: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for concentrated black-fruit profile with firm tannin and lifted acidity.
- Check volcanic savory undertone and structured texture before choosing softer warm-climate reds.
Confidence signals
- Black-fruit and pepper profile with power
- High tannin, high acidity, full-bodied frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Santorini · Cyclades · Aegean Islands
- Classic styles: Powerful volcanic Greek island red · High-structure age-worthy red with dark-fruit concentration
Common questions
Is Mavrotragano a red or white grape variety?
Mavrotragano is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mavrotragano smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mavrotragano include black cherry, blackcurrant and black pepper. Structural profile: Full body, High acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mavrotragano?
Documented tells for Mavrotragano: Look for concentrated black-fruit profile with firm tannin and lifted acidity. and Check volcanic savory undertone and structured texture before choosing softer warm-climate reds..
What is Mavrotragano most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mavrotragano is most commonly confused with Syrah, Xinomavro and Saperavi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mavrotragano grown?
Classic regions for Mavrotragano include Santorini, Cyclades and Aegean Islands.