Vranec Balkan Selection
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Vranec regional selection
Vranec Balkan Selection is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, licorice. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Agi…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-fruit concentration and firm tannin.
- Check body and alcohol as medium-plus to high.
Confidence signals
- Dark plum-blackberry profile
- High tannin and color intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Tikves · Povardarie · Balkan interior
- Classic styles: Regional Vranec selection for structured dark-fruit reds · Full-bodied red with high tannin and deep color
Common questions
Is Vranec Balkan Selection a red or white grape variety?
Vranec Balkan Selection is a red wine grape variety.
What does Vranec Balkan Selection smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Vranec Balkan Selection include black plum, blackberry and licorice. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Vranec Balkan Selection?
Documented tells for Vranec Balkan Selection: Anchor on black-fruit concentration and firm tannin. and Check body and alcohol as medium-plus to high..
What is Vranec Balkan Selection most often confused with in blind tasting?
Vranec Balkan Selection is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Agiorgitiko and Saperavi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Vranec Balkan Selection grown?
Classic regions for Vranec Balkan Selection include Tikves, Povardarie and Balkan interior.