Sweet Sapphire
Red wine grape variety
Also known as IFG Six
Sweet Sapphire is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Muscat Bleu and Autumn Royal.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on blackberry-plum fruit with sweet crisp texture.
- Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid.
Confidence signals
- Sweet Sapphire profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Sweet Sapphire.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: California · Ica · Western Cape
- Classic styles: IFG black seedless table cultivar noted for long tubular berries and crisp texture · Sweet dark-fruit profile with low tannin and moderate aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Sweet Sapphire a red or white grape variety?
Sweet Sapphire is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sweet Sapphire smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sweet Sapphire include blackberry, black plum and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sweet Sapphire?
Documented tells for Sweet Sapphire: Anchor on blackberry-plum fruit with sweet crisp texture. and Check frame as low-tannin and moderate-acid..
What is Sweet Sapphire most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sweet Sapphire is most commonly confused with Muscat Bleu, Autumn Royal and Fantasy Seedless. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sweet Sapphire grown?
Classic regions for Sweet Sapphire include California, Ica and Western Cape.