Akhardan
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 185, Georgian Akhardan accession, Caucasus Akhardan line
Akhardan 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 dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than lighter red accessions.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Akhardan profile
- Georgian noir marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Kakheti references · Georgian collections · Caucasus holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian noir accession with conserved identity and limited modern production detail · Medium-bodied red with dark fruit, moderate acidity, and medium-plus tannin
Common questions
Is Akhardan a red or white grape variety?
Akhardan is a red wine grape variety.
What does Akhardan smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Akhardan include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Akhardan?
Documented tells for Akhardan: Anchor on dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than lighter red accessions. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin..
What is Akhardan most often confused with in blind tasting?
Akhardan is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Akhardan grown?
Classic regions for Akhardan include Kakheti references, Georgian collections and Caucasus holdings.