Abkhasura Shari
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 18, Georgian Abkhasura accession, Caucasus Abkhasura Shari
Abkhasura Shari is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory dark-fruit lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alex…
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Abkhasura Shari a red or white grape variety?
Abkhasura Shari is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Abkhasura Shari?
Documented tells for Abkhasura Shari: Look for savory dark-fruit profile over overt jammy sweetness. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium-plus tannin..
What is Abkhasura Shari most often confused with in blind tasting?
Abkhasura Shari is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Abkhasura Shari grown?
Classic regions for Abkhasura Shari include Caucasus collections, Georgian ampelography references and regional field holdings.