Nerello Cappuccio
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Nerello Capuccio
Nerello Cappuccio is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, violet, white pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Sangiovese.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for violet/red-fruit perfume with spice in a medium-plus textured palate.
- Check tannin as moderate and rounder than stricter high-acid mountain red peers.
Confidence signals
- Red-cherry violet-spice profile
- Medium-plus body with moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Etna · Sicily · Messina
- Classic styles: Fleshier Etna blending red partner · Perfumed medium-bodied Sicilian red
Common questions
Is Nerello Cappuccio a red or white grape variety?
Nerello Cappuccio is a red wine grape variety.
What does Nerello Cappuccio smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Nerello Cappuccio include red cherry, violet and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Nerello Cappuccio?
Documented tells for Nerello Cappuccio: Look for violet/red-fruit perfume with spice in a medium-plus textured palate. and Check tannin as moderate and rounder than stricter high-acid mountain red peers..
What is Nerello Cappuccio most often confused with in blind tasting?
Nerello Cappuccio is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and Nero d'Avola. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Nerello Cappuccio grown?
Classic regions for Nerello Cappuccio include Etna, Sicily and Messina.