Recantina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Recantina del Montello
Recantina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, violet, white pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Sangiovese.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for white-pepper spice and dark fruit with marked but polished astringency.
- Check balance between medium-plus tannin and fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Spiced dark-fruit profile
- Medium-plus acidity and tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Veneto · Montello · Colli Asolani
- Classic styles: Revived Veneto red with spicy dark-fruit frame · Medium-plus structured red with lively acidity
Common questions
Is Recantina a red or white grape variety?
Recantina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Recantina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Recantina include blackberry, violet and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Recantina?
Documented tells for Recantina: Look for white-pepper spice and dark fruit with marked but polished astringency. and Check balance between medium-plus tannin and fresh acidity..
What is Recantina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Recantina is most commonly confused with Syrah, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Recantina grown?
Classic regions for Recantina include Veneto, Montello and Colli Asolani.