Neretta Cuneese
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Neretta del Cuneese, Neretta Cuneo line, VIVC 22750
Neretta Cuneese is a red wine grape with signature aromas of mountain red fruit, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Lagrein and Schiava.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on savory red-fruit profile rather than dense black-fruit weight.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Neretta Cuneese profile
- Piedmont mountain-savory marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Cuneo · Susa valley foothills
- Classic styles: Indigenous Piedmont variety documented in VIVC and regional vitis databases, often used in mixed old vineyards · Medium-bodied alpine red profile with savory-herbal edge and moderate tannin-acid frame
Common questions
Is Neretta Cuneese a red or white grape variety?
Neretta Cuneese is a red wine grape variety.
What does Neretta Cuneese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Neretta Cuneese include mountain red fruit, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Neretta Cuneese?
Documented tells for Neretta Cuneese: Anchor on savory red-fruit profile rather than dense black-fruit weight. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Neretta Cuneese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Neretta Cuneese is most commonly confused with Lagrein, Schiava and Freisa. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Neretta Cuneese grown?
Classic regions for Neretta Cuneese include Piedmont, Cuneo and Susa valley foothills.