Tintilia
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Tintilia del Molise
Tintilia is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Montepulciano and Aglianico.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-fruit and pepper profile with firm but ripe structure.
- Check balance between medium-plus acidity and tannin in a southern context.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit violet and pepper signature
- Medium-plus acidity with medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Molise · Campobasso · Isernia
- Classic styles: Indigenous Molise red with color and structural drive · Medium-plus bodied savory-spicy red with age potential
Common questions
Is Tintilia a red or white grape variety?
Tintilia is a red wine grape variety.
What does Tintilia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Tintilia include black cherry, violet and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Tintilia?
Documented tells for Tintilia: Anchor on black-fruit and pepper profile with firm but ripe structure. and Check balance between medium-plus acidity and tannin in a southern context..
What is Tintilia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Tintilia is most commonly confused with Montepulciano, Aglianico and Fer Servadou. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Tintilia grown?
Classic regions for Tintilia include Molise, Campobasso and Isernia.