Satin Noir
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Satin Noir PIWI
Satin Noir is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark chocolate. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Regent and Cabernet Cortis.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cassis-blackberry core with dark chocolate tones.
- Check structure as firm and ageworthy.
Confidence signals
- Cabernet (#1929)-style PIWI concentration
- High tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Baden · Pfalz · Central Europe
- Classic styles: Cabernet (#1929)-like PIWI red with dense color and polished tannic depth · Resistant red producing ripe dark-fruit expressions with savory accents
Common questions
Is Satin Noir a red or white grape variety?
Satin Noir is a red wine grape variety.
What does Satin Noir smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Satin Noir include blackcurrant, blackberry and dark chocolate. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Satin Noir?
Documented tells for Satin Noir: Look for cassis-blackberry core with dark chocolate tones. and Check structure as firm and ageworthy..
What is Satin Noir most often confused with in blind tasting?
Satin Noir is most commonly confused with Regent, Cabernet Cortis and Cabertin. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Satin Noir grown?
Classic regions for Satin Noir include Baden, Pfalz and Central Europe.