Pione
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Pione Japan
Pione is a red wine grape with signature aromas of grape note, blackberry, muscat note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Campbell Early and Black Queen.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for grapey berry fruit backed by subtle muscat aroma.
- Check palate as soft with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Pione profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Pione.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Okayama · Yamanashi · Nagano
- Classic styles: Japanese tetraploid table grape crossing of Kyoho (#6597) and Cannon Hall Muscat with occasional rose use · Aromatic dark-fruit style with soft tannin and muscat edge
Common questions
Is Pione a red or white grape variety?
Pione is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pione smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pione include grape note, blackberry and muscat note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pione?
Documented tells for Pione: Look for grapey berry fruit backed by subtle muscat aroma. and Check palate as soft with low tannin..
What is Pione most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pione is most commonly confused with Campbell Early, Black Queen and Muscat Bailey A. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pione grown?
Classic regions for Pione include Okayama, Yamanashi and Nagano.