Rebo
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Incrocio Rebo
Rebo is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark fruit and spice with firmer tannin than many medium-bodied reds.
- Check body and alcohol at medium-plus with a dry compact finish.
Confidence signals
- Dark cherry-plum and pepper profile
- Medium-plus body with firm tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Trentino · Vallagarina · Alto Adige
- Classic styles: Trentino crossing (Merlot (#7657) x Teroldego (#12371)) used for deeply colored varietal and blend reds · Dark-fruited alpine red with medium-plus body and firm tannin
Common questions
Is Rebo a red or white grape variety?
Rebo is a red wine grape variety.
What does Rebo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rebo include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rebo?
Documented tells for Rebo: Anchor on dark fruit and spice with firmer tannin than many medium-bodied reds. and Check body and alcohol at medium-plus with a dry compact finish..
What is Rebo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rebo is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Lagrein. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rebo grown?
Classic regions for Rebo include Trentino, Vallagarina and Alto Adige.