Plavina
Red wine grape variety
Plavina — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of tart cherry, strawberry, herbal note. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyLight
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for juicy red fruit and soft tannin rather than powerful extraction.
- Check acidity as lively with a lighter medium-minus body feel.
Confidence signals
- Juicy red-fruit and herbal profile
- Low tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
tart cherrystrawberryherbal note
Common
plumearthviolet
Occasional
mineral note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Northern Dalmatia · Sibenik
- Classic styles: Light fresh Dalmatian red with soft tannin · Juicy coastal red for early drinking
- Style examples: Dalmatian Plavina · Northern Dalmatia Plavina
Common questions
- Is Plavina a red or white grape variety?
- Plavina is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Plavina smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Plavina include tart cherry, strawberry and herbal note. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
- What is Plavina most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Plavina is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Pais and Grolleau. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Plavina grown?
- Classic regions for Plavina include Dalmatia, Northern Dalmatia and Sibenik.