Is Mavrotragano a red or white grape variety?

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

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 is Mavrotragano most often confused with in blind tasting?

Mavrotragano is most commonly confused with Syrah, Xinomavro and Saperavi. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Mavrotragano grown?

Classic regions for Mavrotragano include Santorini, Cyclades and Aegean Islands.

Mavrotragano — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

High

Body

Full

Alcohol

High

Color intensity

Deep

Aromatic intensity

Medium(+)

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

black cherryblackcurrantblack pepper

Common

plumdried herbschocolate

Occasional

tobacco

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
Style examples: Santorini Mavrotragano · Cycladic Mavrotragano

Common questions

Is Mavrotragano a red or white grape variety?: Mavrotragano is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Mavrotragano most often confused with in blind tasting?: Mavrotragano is most commonly confused with Syrah, Xinomavro and Saperavi. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Mavrotragano grown?: Classic regions for Mavrotragano include Santorini, Cyclades and Aegean Islands.