Negrette
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Pinot Saint-Georges (SW France) (not Pinot Noir)
Negrette is a red wine grape with signature aromas of licorice, violet, blackcurrant. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Syrah.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lifted violet and dark-berry aromatics in a medium-plus frame.
- Check tannin as moderate and texture approachable, especially in younger Fronton styles.
Confidence signals
- Violet and blackberry/currant profile
- Medium-plus body with moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Fronton · Southwest France · Tarn-et-Garonne
- Classic styles: Floral-fruited Fronton red · Supple medium-bodied red with spice and violet notes
Common questions
Is Negrette a red or white grape variety?
Negrette is a red wine grape variety.
What does Negrette smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Negrette include licorice, violet and blackcurrant. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Negrette?
Documented tells for Negrette: Look for lifted violet and dark-berry aromatics in a medium-plus frame. and Check tannin as moderate and texture approachable, especially in younger Fronton styles..
What is Negrette most often confused with in blind tasting?
Negrette is most commonly confused with Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Negrette grown?
Classic regions for Negrette include Fronton, Southwest France and Tarn-et-Garonne.