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Prokupac

Red wine grape variety

Prokupac — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of sour cherry, black plum, black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for sour-cherry lift over richer black-fruit-only profiles.
  • Check tannin as firm but balanced by fresh acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Sour-cherry and pepper profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus tannin

Aromas

Signature

sour cherryblack plumblack pepper

Common

wild herbssmokeviolet

Occasional

tobacco note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Toplica · Zupa · Sumadija
  • Classic styles: Serbian red with firm tannin and sour-cherry core · Structured Balkan red balancing spice and acidity
  • Style examples: Zupa Prokupac · Toplica varietal Prokupac

Common questions

Is Prokupac a red or white grape variety?
Prokupac is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Prokupac smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Prokupac include sour cherry, black plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Prokupac most often confused with in blind tasting?
Prokupac is most commonly confused with Kadarka, Tavkveri and Vranac. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Prokupac grown?
Classic regions for Prokupac include Toplica, Zupa and Sumadija.

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