Zenit
White wine grape variety
Zenit — white wine grape variety with signature aromas of citrus, pear, mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityPale
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-pear fruit with mineral edge.
- Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Zenit profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and pear lift.
Aromas
Signature
citruspearmineral note
Common
green applewhite blossom noteherbal note
Occasional
spice note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Eger · Matra · Badacsony
- Classic styles: Successful Hungarian white crossing selected for earlier maturity and freshness in cooler northern zones · Lean citrus-orchard profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
- Style examples: Matra Zenit dry white · Hungarian volcanic blend featuring Zenit
Common questions
- Is Zenit a red or white grape variety?
- Zenit is a white wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Zenit smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Zenit include citrus, pear and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
- What is Zenit most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Zenit is most commonly confused with Furmint, Feteasca Regala and Koverszolo. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Zenit grown?
- Classic regions for Zenit include Eger, Matra and Badacsony.