Ribier
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Alphonse Lavallee
Ribier is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Blackrose and Red Globe.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-plum and blackberry fruit with mild grapey core.
- Ribier: open with medium body and medium acid as the 2st anchor.
Confidence signals
- Ribier profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Ribier.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Mediterranean vineyards · California · Puglia
- Classic styles: Historic French black seeded table cultivar widely known as Alphonse Lavallee · Neutral dark-fruit table profile with low tannin and medium body
Common questions
Is Ribier a red or white grape variety?
Ribier is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ribier smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ribier include black plum, blackberry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ribier?
Documented tells for Ribier: Look for black-plum and blackberry fruit with mild grapey core. and Ribier: open with medium body and medium acid as the 2st anchor..
What is Ribier most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ribier is most commonly confused with Blackrose, Red Globe and Cardinal. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ribier grown?
Classic regions for Ribier include Mediterranean vineyards, California and Puglia.