Terret Rouge
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Red Terret
Terret Rouge is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, cranberry, white pepper. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Carignan and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for red-cherry/cranberry fruit with peppery lift.
- Check medium body with high acidity and moderate tannin.
Confidence signals
- Red-fruit pepper cue
- High-acid medium frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Herault · Occitanie
- Classic styles: Southern French red with bright acidity and savory red-fruit profile · Medium-bodied red with moderate tannin
Common questions
Is Terret Rouge a red or white grape variety?
Terret Rouge is a red wine grape variety.
What does Terret Rouge smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Terret Rouge include red cherry, cranberry, white pepper and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Terret Rouge?
Documented tells for Terret Rouge: Look for red-cherry/cranberry fruit with peppery lift. and Check medium body with high acidity and moderate tannin..
What is Terret Rouge most often confused with in blind tasting?
Terret Rouge is most commonly confused with Carignan, Cinsault and Picpoul Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Terret Rouge grown?
Classic regions for Terret Rouge include Languedoc, Herault and Occitanie.