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Seara Nova

White wine grape variety

Seara Nova — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of pear, lemon peel, white flowers. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for pear-lemon fruit with clean floral lift.
  • Check medium body and balanced acidity with low phenolics.

Confidence signals

  • Orchard-citrus cue
  • Balanced medium white frame

Aromas

Signature

pearlemon peelwhite flowerslemongreen apple

Common

green appleherbal teaalmondpear

Occasional

honey

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Lisboa · Tejo · Azores
  • Classic styles: Portuguese crossing with fresh-fruited profile and moderate aromatic intensity · Dry medium-bodied white with balanced acidity
  • Style examples: Lisboa Seara Nova · Tejo Seara Nova

Common questions

Is Seara Nova a red or white grape variety?
Seara Nova is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Seara Nova smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Seara Nova include pear, lemon peel, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What is Seara Nova most often confused with in blind tasting?
Seara Nova is most commonly confused with Diagalves, Alicante Branco and Arinto. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Seara Nova grown?
Classic regions for Seara Nova include Lisboa, Tejo and Azores.

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