Slarina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Cellerina, Cenerina, Slarina N.
Slarina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of juicy red fruit, wild herb, red fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for juicy red-fruit and herb expression with lifted acidity.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Slarina profile
- Monferrato fresh-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piedmont · Monferrato · Alessandria
- Classic styles: Recovered Piedmont heritage grape documented in regional research and vitis archives, noted for disease resilience and fresh style · Medium-bodied alpine-leaning red with medium-plus acidity and soft tannin profile
Common questions
Is Slarina a red or white grape variety?
Slarina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Slarina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Slarina include juicy red fruit, wild herb and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Slarina?
Documented tells for Slarina: Look for juicy red-fruit and herb expression with lifted acidity. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Slarina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Slarina is most commonly confused with Barbera, Freisa and Uva Rara. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Slarina grown?
Classic regions for Slarina include Piedmont, Monferrato and Alessandria.