Adanasuri
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 58, Georgian Adanasuri accession, Caucasus Adanasuri line
Adanasuri is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-berry profile with savory undertone over simple sweetness.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Adanasuri profile
- Georgian noir-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kakheti references · Caucasus collections · Georgian holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian noir accession preserved through collection and ampelography records · Medium-bodied red with dark fruit, balanced acidity, and medium-plus tannin
Common questions
Is Adanasuri a red or white grape variety?
Adanasuri is a red wine grape variety.
What does Adanasuri smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Adanasuri include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Adanasuri?
Documented tells for Adanasuri: Look for dark-berry profile with savory undertone over simple sweetness. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin..
What is Adanasuri most often confused with in blind tasting?
Adanasuri is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Adanasuri grown?
Classic regions for Adanasuri include Kakheti references, Caucasus collections and Georgian holdings.