Valdiguie
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Valdiguie Languedoc
Valdiguie is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, banana esters. Structure: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on juicy Gamay (#4377)-like fruit profile with soft structure.
- Check tannin as low and palate as easy-drinking.
Confidence signals
- Juicy low-tannin profile
- Medium-plus acidity with light structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Languedoc · Provence · California
- Classic styles: Juicy light-to-medium red historically mislabeled as Napa Gamay (#4377) · Easy-drinking red with low tannin and bright fruit profile
Common questions
Is Valdiguie a red or white grape variety?
Valdiguie is a red wine grape variety.
What does Valdiguie smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Valdiguie include red cherry, raspberry and banana esters. Structural profile: Light body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Valdiguie?
Documented tells for Valdiguie: Anchor on juicy Gamay (#4377)-like fruit profile with soft structure. and Check tannin as low and palate as easy-drinking..
What is Valdiguie most often confused with in blind tasting?
Valdiguie is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Cinsault and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Valdiguie grown?
Classic regions for Valdiguie include Languedoc, Provence and California.