Persan
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Persan Savoie, Becuet, Biquet, Becouet
Persan is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, black pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Pinot Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for violet-pepper aromatics over dark berry fruit.
- Check acidity as bright and structural.
Confidence signals
- Alpine tense profile
- High acidity with medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Savoie · Maurienne · Isere
- Classic styles: Alpine red with vivid acidity, fine tannin, and peppery dark fruit · Mountain red showing tension and age-worthy freshness
Common questions
Is Persan a red or white grape variety?
Persan is a red wine grape variety.
What does Persan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Persan include blackberry, violet and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Persan?
Documented tells for Persan: Look for violet-pepper aromatics over dark berry fruit. and Check acidity as bright and structural..
What is Persan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Persan is most commonly confused with Syrah, Pinot Noir and Mondeuse. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Persan grown?
Classic regions for Persan include Savoie, Maurienne and Isere.