Salvador
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Seibel 128
Salvador is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Alicante Bouschet and Marechal Foch.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-fruit intensity and a rustic spicy edge.
- Check tannin as moderate to medium-plus.
Confidence signals
- Salvador profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Historic Seibel sites · Mexico highland vineyards · California test blocks
- Classic styles: Seibel teinturier hybrid historically used for color reinforcement in blends · Rustic dark-fruited red profile with medium-plus tannin and deep hue
Common questions
Is Salvador a red or white grape variety?
Salvador is a red wine grape variety.
What does Salvador smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Salvador include blackberry, blackcurrant and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Salvador?
Documented tells for Salvador: Anchor on black-fruit intensity and a rustic spicy edge. and Check tannin as moderate to medium-plus..
What is Salvador most often confused with in blind tasting?
Salvador is most commonly confused with Alicante Bouschet, Marechal Foch and Baco Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Salvador grown?
Classic regions for Salvador include Historic Seibel sites, Mexico highland vineyards and California test blocks.