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Sgavetta

Red wine grape variety

Sgavetta — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of violet-toned fruit, red fruit, leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(−)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for violet-led red-fruit profile with low tannin grip.
  • Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Sgavetta profile
  • Emilian blend-helper marker

Aromas

Signature

violet-toned fruitred fruitleather

Common

red cherryvioletraspberry

Occasional

licorice hint

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Modena · Reggio Emilia
  • Classic styles: Indigenous Emilia variety documented in VIVC and registry sources, often used for color/aroma support in blends · Light-to-medium red with fresh profile, low tannin, and moderate acidity
  • Style examples: Emilia blend using Sgavetta for color and perfume · Semi-sparkling red lot including Lambrusco Sgavetta

Common questions

Is Sgavetta a red or white grape variety?
Sgavetta is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Sgavetta smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sgavetta include violet-toned fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Sgavetta most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sgavetta is most commonly confused with Fogarina, Lambrusco Benetti and Lambrusco D'German. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Sgavetta grown?
Classic regions for Sgavetta include Emilia-Romagna, Modena and Reggio Emilia.

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