Royalty
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Olmo 53-22
Royalty is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Alicante Bouschet and Baco Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry fruit with saturated color and soft violet notes.
- Check frame as medium-bodied with moderate grip.
Confidence signals
- Royalty profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California Central Valley · San Joaquin Valley · Warm inland sites
- Classic styles: California teinturier hybrid selected for intense juice color in commercial blends · Dark-fruited blending red with moderate body and color concentration
Common questions
Is Royalty a red or white grape variety?
Royalty is a red wine grape variety.
What does Royalty smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Royalty include black cherry, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Royalty?
Documented tells for Royalty: Look for black-cherry fruit with saturated color and soft violet notes. and Check frame as medium-bodied with moderate grip..
What is Royalty most often confused with in blind tasting?
Royalty is most commonly confused with Alicante Bouschet, Baco Noir and Salvador. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Royalty grown?
Classic regions for Royalty include California Central Valley, San Joaquin Valley and Warm inland sites.