Sciascinoso
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Olivella Nera line, VIVC 10840, Cascolo
Sciascinoso is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark cherry, violet edge, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Aglianico and Gaglioppo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on dark-cherry and violet-herb profile in a balanced frame.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Sciascinoso profile
- Campania medium-structure marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Vesuvius · Napoli
- Classic styles: Historic Campania red documented in VIVC and southern-Italy ampelography with use in Lacryma Christi-area blends · Balanced medium-bodied red with moderate tannin, medium acidity, and dark-fruit herb profile
Common questions
Is Sciascinoso a red or white grape variety?
Sciascinoso is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sciascinoso smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sciascinoso include dark cherry, violet edge and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sciascinoso?
Documented tells for Sciascinoso: Anchor on dark-cherry and violet-herb profile in a balanced frame. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Sciascinoso most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sciascinoso is most commonly confused with Aglianico, Gaglioppo and Greco Nero. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sciascinoso grown?
Classic regions for Sciascinoso include Campania, Vesuvius and Napoli.