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Persan

Red wine grape variety

Persan — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, black pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityHigh
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

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

blackberryvioletblack pepper

Common

redcurrantlicoriceearthy note

Occasional

leather

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
  • Style examples: Savoie Persan varietal · Alpine blend including Persan

Common questions

Is Persan a red or white grape variety?
Persan is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Persan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Persan is most commonly confused with Syrah, Pinot Noir and Mondeuse. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Persan grown?
Classic regions for Persan include Savoie, Maurienne and Isere.

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