St Laurent
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Sankt Laurent, Svatovavřinecké
St Laurent is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Pinot Noir.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry fruit with cinnamon-pepper spice in a medium-bodied frame.
- Check tannin as present but refined, often softer than high-structure peers.
Confidence signals
- Black-cherry and cinnamon signature
- Balanced medium-plus acidity and tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Thermenregion · Burgenland · Niederosterreich
- Classic styles: Spice-driven Austrian dark-fruited red · Silky medium-bodied cool-climate red
Common questions
Is St Laurent a red or white grape variety?
St Laurent is a red wine grape variety.
What does St Laurent smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of St Laurent include black cherry, blackberry and cinnamon. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish St Laurent?
Documented tells for St Laurent: Look for black-cherry fruit with cinnamon-pepper spice in a medium-bodied frame. and Check tannin as present but refined, often softer than high-structure peers..
What is St Laurent most often confused with in blind tasting?
St Laurent is most commonly confused with Syrah, Pinot Noir and Blaufrankisch. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is St Laurent grown?
Classic regions for St Laurent include Thermenregion, Burgenland and Niederosterreich.