Savagnin
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Jura Savagnin, Heida, Païen, Traminer
Savagnin is a red wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, walnut, chamomile. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Gewurztraminer.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high acidity with nutty oxidative character in flor-influenced styles.
- Confirm green-apple and chamomile cues before defaulting to Palomino (#8888).
Confidence signals
- Walnut and chamomile markers
- High acidity with savory oxidative profile
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Jura · Arbois · Cotes du Jura
- Classic styles: Flor-influenced oxidative Jura white base · High-acid savory mountain white
Common questions
Is Savagnin a red or white grape variety?
Savagnin is a red wine grape variety.
What does Savagnin smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Savagnin include green apple, walnut and chamomile. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Savagnin?
Documented tells for Savagnin: Look for high acidity with nutty oxidative character in flor-influenced styles. and Confirm green-apple and chamomile cues before defaulting to Palomino (#8888)..
What is Savagnin most often confused with in blind tasting?
Savagnin is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Fiano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Savagnin grown?
Classic regions for Savagnin include Jura, Arbois and Cotes du Jura.