Akabilizh
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 177, Georgian Akabilizh accession, Caucasus Akabilizh line
Akabilizh is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory 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
- Look for savory red-fruit profile with medium structure.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Akabilizh profile
- Georgian rarity marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Caucasus collections · Georgian references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession documented in Caucasus ampelography catalogues · Akabilizh: medium body, medium acid, medium minus tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Akabilizh a red or white grape variety?
Akabilizh is a red wine grape variety.
What does Akabilizh smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Akabilizh include savory berry lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Akabilizh?
Documented tells for Akabilizh: Look for savory red-fruit profile with medium structure. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Akabilizh most often confused with in blind tasting?
Akabilizh is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Akabilizh grown?
Classic regions for Akabilizh include Caucasus collections, Georgian references and regional holdings.