Abkhasura Shari
Red wine grape variety
Abkhasura Shari — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of savory dark-fruit lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for savory dark-fruit profile over overt jammy sweetness.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Abkhasura Shari profile
- Georgian accession marker
Aromas
Signature
savory dark-fruit lanered fruitdark fruit
Common
black cherryplumviolet
Occasional
dried herbs
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Caucasus collections · Georgian ampelography references · regional field holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession with limited modern planting detail and conserved germplasm identity · Medium-bodied red with balanced acidity, medium tannin, and savory dark-fruit profile
- Style examples: Georgian heritage red lot featuring Abkhasura Shari · Caucasus field blend preserving Abkhasura Shari material
Common questions
- Is Abkhasura Shari a red or white grape variety?
- Abkhasura Shari is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Abkhasura Shari smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Abkhasura Shari include savory dark-fruit lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Abkhasura Shari most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Abkhasura Shari is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Abkhasura Shari grown?
- Classic regions for Abkhasura Shari include Caucasus collections, Georgian ampelography references and regional field holdings.