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Ryugan

White wine grape variety

Ryugan — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of pear, grapefruit, green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on pear and grapefruit notes with a clean line.
  • Check acidity as fresh and balanced.

Confidence signals

  • Ryugan profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma

Aromas

Signature

peargrapefruitgreen apple

Common

citruswhite blossom notemineral note

Occasional

honey note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Nagano · Matsumoto · Shiojiri
  • Classic styles: Traditional Nagano white variety used for fresh, linear still wines · Japanese white style with orchard fruit, citrus, and moderate aromatic intensity
  • Style examples: Nagano Ryugan dry white · Japanese Ryugan table-wine style

Common questions

Is Ryugan a red or white grape variety?
Ryugan is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Ryugan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ryugan include pear, grapefruit and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What is Ryugan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ryugan is most commonly confused with Niagara, Shine Muscat and La Crosse. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Ryugan grown?
Classic regions for Ryugan include Nagano, Matsumoto and Shiojiri.

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