Negrette
Red wine grape variety
Negrette — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of violet, blackberry, blackcurrant. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
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
violetblackberryblackcurrant
Common
raspberryblack pepperlicorice
Occasional
leather
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
- Style examples: Fronton Negrette blend · Fronton Negrette-led red
Common questions
- Is Negrette a red or white grape variety?
- Negrette is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Negrette smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Negrette include violet, blackberry and blackcurrant. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Negrette most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Negrette is most commonly confused with Merlot, Syrah and Cinsault. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Negrette grown?
- Classic regions for Negrette include Fronton, Southwest France and Tarn-et-Garonne.