Pavana
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Pavana Veneto
Pavana is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, herbal note, smoky note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Teroldego and Marzemino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry fruit with herbal and smoky nuances.
- Check frame as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Pavana profile
- Medium tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Veneto · Valsugana · Trentino borderlands
- Classic styles: Historic mountain red of Veneto-Trentino foothills, often light-bodied with fresh acid profile · Herbal red-fruit profile with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Pavana a red or white grape variety?
Pavana is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pavana smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pavana include red cherry, herbal note and smoky note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pavana?
Documented tells for Pavana: Look for red-cherry fruit with herbal and smoky nuances. and Check frame as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Pavana most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pavana is most commonly confused with Teroldego, Marzemino and Raboso. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pavana grown?
Classic regions for Pavana include Veneto, Valsugana and Trentino borderlands.