Saturn
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Saturn Seedless
Saturn is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red plum, black cherry, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Canadice and Mars.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-plum and black-cherry fruit in a supple frame.
- Check profile as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Saturn profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Saturn.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Arkansas · Mid-South · Eastern US vineyards
- Classic styles: University of Arkansas red seedless cultivar selected for flavor, berry size, and crack resistance · Late-ripening soft red profile with ripe fruit and low tannin
Common questions
Is Saturn a red or white grape variety?
Saturn is a red wine grape variety.
What does Saturn smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Saturn include red plum, black cherry and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Saturn?
Documented tells for Saturn: Anchor on red-plum and black-cherry fruit in a supple frame. and Check profile as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Saturn most often confused with in blind tasting?
Saturn is most commonly confused with Canadice, Mars and Jupiter. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Saturn grown?
Classic regions for Saturn include Arkansas, Mid-South and Eastern US vineyards.