Rimava
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rimava Slovakia
Rimava is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black cherry, spice note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Alibernet and Dunaj.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for blackberry-black cherry fruit in a firm frame.
- Check tannin and acidity as both clearly present.
Confidence signals
- Rimava profile
- Rimava fruit shape locked through blackberry and medium plus tannin.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Malokarpatska · Juznoslovenska · Southwest Slovakia
- Classic styles: Slovak crossing producing deeply colored reds with Cabernet (#1929)-adjacent shape · Structured red with firm acidity and ageing potential
Common questions
Is Rimava a red or white grape variety?
Rimava is a red wine grape variety.
What does Rimava smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rimava include blackberry, black cherry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rimava?
Documented tells for Rimava: Look for blackberry-black cherry fruit in a firm frame. and Check tannin and acidity as both clearly present..
What is Rimava most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rimava is most commonly confused with Alibernet, Dunaj and Rubinet. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rimava grown?
Classic regions for Rimava include Malokarpatska, Juznoslovenska and Southwest Slovakia.