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Selenor

White wine grape variety

Selenor — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of white blossom note, citrus, muscat note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for floral citrus notes with subtle muscat lift.
  • Check acidity as vivid and clean.

Confidence signals

  • Selenor profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus aroma

Aromas

Signature

white blossom notecitrusmuscat note

Common

peargreen appleherbal note

Occasional

honey note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Languedoc · Southwest France · ResDur test plots
  • Classic styles: INRAE resistant white delivering floral-muscat aromatics with bright acidity · Fresh aromatic white style designed for reduced fungicide programs
  • Style examples: French Selenor dry white · Resistant blend with Selenor

Common questions

Is Selenor a red or white grape variety?
Selenor is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Selenor smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Selenor include white blossom note, citrus and muscat note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What is Selenor most often confused with in blind tasting?
Selenor is most commonly confused with Saphira, Voltis and Floreal. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Selenor grown?
Classic regions for Selenor include Languedoc, Southwest France and ResDur test plots.

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