Adreuli Shavi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 70, Georgian Adreuli Shavi accession, Caucasus Adreuli black line
Adreuli Shavi 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
- Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile with balanced acidity.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Adreuli Shavi profile
- Shavi-line accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kakheti references · Georgian collections · Caucasus holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian black-berried accession with preserved identity in Caucasus collections · Adreuli Shavi: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Adreuli Shavi a red or white grape variety?
Adreuli Shavi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Adreuli Shavi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Adreuli Shavi include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Adreuli Shavi?
Documented tells for Adreuli Shavi: Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile with balanced acidity. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Adreuli Shavi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Adreuli Shavi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Adreuli Shavi grown?
Classic regions for Adreuli Shavi include Kakheti references, Georgian collections and Caucasus holdings.