Aidani Mavro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Aidini Mavro
Aidani Mavro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of strawberry, red cherry, rose petal. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Mandilaria and Aidani.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for rose-red fruit aromatics over dark-fruit concentration.
- Check low tannin and moderate acidity before calling sturdier Greek reds.
Confidence signals
- Floral red-fruit cue
- Soft medium structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Santorini · Cyclades · Rhodes
- Classic styles: Rare Santorini red mutation of Aidani (#147) used for delicate rose and light red expressions · Medium-bodied low-tannin red with floral red-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Aidani Mavro a red or white grape variety?
Aidani Mavro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Aidani Mavro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aidani Mavro include strawberry, red cherry, rose petal and black cherry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Aidani Mavro?
Documented tells for Aidani Mavro: Look for rose-red fruit aromatics over dark-fruit concentration. and Check low tannin and moderate acidity before calling sturdier Greek reds..
What is Aidani Mavro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aidani Mavro is most commonly confused with Mandilaria, Aidani and Agiorgitiko Rose. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aidani Mavro grown?
Classic regions for Aidani Mavro include Santorini, Cyclades and Rhodes.