Sultaniye
White wine grape variety
Sultaniye — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of green apple, lemon, floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for easy-drinking aromatic apple-citrus profile.
- Check acidity as fresh and palate as light-medium.
Confidence signals
- Fresh aromatic profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin equivalent texture
Aromas
Signature
green applelemonfloral note
Common
pearpineappleherbal note
Occasional
honey note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Manisa · Denizli · Aegean
- Classic styles: Fresh Turkish white from table-grape family with aromatic lift · Light-to-medium bodied dry/off-dry white for early drinking
- Style examples: Aegean Sultaniye · Turkish white blend with Sultaniye
Common questions
- Is Sultaniye a red or white grape variety?
- Sultaniye is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Sultaniye smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Sultaniye include green apple, lemon and floral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
- What is Sultaniye most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Sultaniye is most commonly confused with Moschofilero, Narince and Muscat Ottonel. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Sultaniye grown?
- Classic regions for Sultaniye include Manisa, Denizli and Aegean.