Veruccese
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23043, Sangiovese del Verrucchio, Verrucchiese
Veruccese is a red wine grape with signature aromas of small-berry dark skin, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulcian…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on balanced cherry-plum profile rather than very dark or very pale extremes.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Veruccese profile
- Verucchio marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Rimini · Verucchio
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Italian red from Verucchio with ampelographic profile near Sangiovese (#10680) family behavior · Medium-bodied red with balanced acidity, moderate tannin, and cherry-plum profile
Common questions
Is Veruccese a red or white grape variety?
Veruccese is a red wine grape variety.
What does Veruccese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Veruccese include small-berry dark skin, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Veruccese?
Documented tells for Veruccese: Anchor on balanced cherry-plum profile rather than very dark or very pale extremes. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin and medium acidity..
What is Veruccese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Veruccese is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Colorino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Veruccese grown?
Classic regions for Veruccese include Emilia-Romagna, Rimini and Verucchio.