Akabil
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 176, Georgian Akabil accession, Caucasus Akabil line
Akabil is a red wine grape with signature aromas of fresh berry lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on fresh berry and violet profile over dense extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Akabil profile
- Georgian accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Kartli references · Caucasus holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession with limited production data and stable catalog identity · Akabil: medium body, medium acid, medium minus tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Akabil a red or white grape variety?
Akabil is a red wine grape variety.
What does Akabil smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Akabil include fresh berry lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Akabil?
Documented tells for Akabil: Anchor on fresh berry and violet profile over dense extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium tannin..
What is Akabil most often confused with in blind tasting?
Akabil is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Akabil grown?
Classic regions for Akabil include Georgian collections, Kartli references and Caucasus holdings.