Tannat
Red wine grape variety
Tannat — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, violet. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for firm tannin and dark-fruit concentration before naming the grape.
- Look for black tea and cocoa markers framing a long, structured finish.
Confidence signals
- High tannin with dark-fruit depth
- Black-tea and cocoa profile
Aromas
Signature
black plumblackberryviolet
Common
cocoablack teatobacco
Occasional
graphite
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Madiran · Canelones · Salta · Paso Robles
- Classic styles: High-tannin age-worthy southwest French red · Riper full-bodied Uruguayan varietal red
- Style examples: Madiran · Canelones Tannat
Common questions
- Is Tannat a red or white grape variety?
- Tannat is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Tannat smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Tannat include black plum, blackberry and violet. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Tannat most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Tannat is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Malbec. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Tannat grown?
- Classic regions for Tannat include Madiran, Canelones, Salta and Paso Robles.