Perdea
White wine grape variety
Also known as Perdea INRA
Perdea is a white wine grape with signature aromas of citrus, green apple, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on citrus and green-apple fruit with floral lift.
- Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Perdea profile
- Citrus on a medium/medium frame typical of Perdea.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Charente-Maritime · Aveyron · Southwest France
- Classic styles: Modern INRA white crossing used in small plantings for fresh acid-led whites with clean fruit expression · Lean orchard-citrus profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Perdea a red or white grape variety?
Perdea is a white wine grape variety.
What does Perdea smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Perdea include citrus, green apple and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Perdea?
Documented tells for Perdea: Anchor on citrus and green-apple fruit with floral lift. and Check structure as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Perdea most often confused with in blind tasting?
Perdea is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Colombard. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Perdea grown?
Classic regions for Perdea include Charente-Maritime, Aveyron and Southwest France.