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St. Vincent

Red wine grape variety

St. Vincent — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of cherry, red berry, citrus zest note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for cherry and red-berry fruit with a brisk finish.
  • Check tannin as moderate and not heavy.

Confidence signals

  • Midwest St. Vincent profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

cherryred berrycitrus zest note

Common

floral notespice notewild strawberry

Occasional

smoked nut note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Missouri · Midwest · Eastern US hybrid vineyards
  • Classic styles: Midwestern hybrid red used for dry reds, rose, and occasional sparkling styles · Fresh-fruited red with moderate tannin and bright acidity
  • Style examples: Missouri St. Vincent dry red · Midwest St. Vincent rose

Common questions

Is St. Vincent a red or white grape variety?
St. Vincent is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does St. Vincent smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of St. Vincent include cherry, red berry and citrus zest note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What is St. Vincent most often confused with in blind tasting?
St. Vincent is most commonly confused with Catawba, Marquette and Chambourcin. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is St. Vincent grown?
Classic regions for St. Vincent include Missouri, Midwest and Eastern US hybrid vineyards.

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