Regent
Red wine grape variety
Regent — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry/cassis profile with clean fruit and moderate grip.
- Check acidity as moderate, not razor sharp.
Confidence signals
- Cool-climate PIWI red profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
black cherryblackcurrantspice note
Common
plumvioletherbal note
Occasional
smoky note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rheinhessen · Pfalz · Baden
- Classic styles: Deeply colored German PIWI red with moderate acidity and firm tannin · Fruit-forward cool-climate hybrid red suitable for early drinking and oak options
- Style examples: Rheinhessen Regent · Pfalz red blend with Regent
Common questions
- Is Regent a red or white grape variety?
- Regent is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Regent smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Regent include black cherry, blackcurrant and spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
- What is Regent most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Regent is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Marselan. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Regent grown?
- Classic regions for Regent include Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Baden.