Is Seibel 8357 a red or white grape variety?

Seibel 8357 is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Seibel 8357 smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Seibel 8357 include blackberry, blackcurrant and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Seibel 8357 most often confused with in blind tasting?

Seibel 8357 is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, Baco Noir and Chelois. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Seibel 8357 grown?

Classic regions for Seibel 8357 include French hybrid lineage vineyards, Cool-climate Europe and Northeastern North America.

Seibel 8357 — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

Medium(+)

Tannin

Medium(+)

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Medium

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Anchor on blackberry-blackcurrant fruit with savory spice.
Check tannin as medium-plus with moderate acidity.

Confidence signals

Seibel 8357 profile
Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity

Aromas

Signature

blackberryblackcurrantspice note

Common

black cherryplumherbal note

Occasional

earth note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: French hybrid lineage vineyards · Cool-climate Europe · Northeastern North America
Classic styles: French interspecific hybrid known as Colobel and used for color and blend support in cooler regions · Dark-fruit hybrid profile with medium-plus tannin and moderate acidity
Style examples: Hybrid red blend featuring Colobel · Cool-climate selection wine with Seibel 8357

Common questions

Is Seibel 8357 a red or white grape variety?: Seibel 8357 is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Seibel 8357 smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Seibel 8357 include blackberry, blackcurrant and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Seibel 8357 most often confused with in blind tasting?: Seibel 8357 is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, Baco Noir and Chelois. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Seibel 8357 grown?: Classic regions for Seibel 8357 include French hybrid lineage vineyards, Cool-climate Europe and Northeastern North America.