Vranac
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vranec
Vranac is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Zinfandel and Touriga Nacional.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for full-bodied dark-fruit concentration with strong tannic structure.
- Check for high alcohol and savory chocolate-licorice notes in mature examples.
Confidence signals
- Blackberry-plum profile with dark chocolate notes
- High tannin and high alcohol frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Podgorica · Tikves · Skadar Lake
- Classic styles: Full-bodied Balkan dark-fruited red · High-tannin age-worthy southeastern European red
Common questions
Is Vranac a red or white grape variety?
Vranac is a red wine grape variety.
What does Vranac smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vranac include blackberry, black plum and dark chocolate. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vranac?
Documented tells for Vranac: Look for full-bodied dark-fruit concentration with strong tannic structure. and Check for high alcohol and savory chocolate-licorice notes in mature examples..
What is Vranac most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vranac is most commonly confused with Zinfandel, Touriga Nacional and Aglianico. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vranac grown?
Classic regions for Vranac include Podgorica, Tikves and Skadar Lake.