Sarba
White wine grape variety
Also known as Sarba Romania
Sarba is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white blossom note, muscat note, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Feteasca Regala and Tamaioasa Romaneasca.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on white-floral and muscat tones over citrus fruit.
- Check acidity as moderate with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Sarba profile
- White blossom note on a medium/medium frame typical of Sarba.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vrancea · Odobesti · Moldavia
- Classic styles: Romanian aromatic crossing of Italian Riesling / Graševina (#13217) and Muscat Hamburg (#8226) selected at Odobesti · Fresh floral-muscat profile with low tannin and medium-plus aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Sarba a red or white grape variety?
Sarba is a white wine grape variety.
What does Sarba smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sarba include white blossom note, muscat note and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sarba?
Documented tells for Sarba: Anchor on white-floral and muscat tones over citrus fruit. and Check acidity as moderate with low tannin..
What is Sarba most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sarba is most commonly confused with Feteasca Regala, Tamaioasa Romaneasca and Muscat Ottonel. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sarba grown?
Classic regions for Sarba include Vrancea, Odobesti and Moldavia.