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Aleshi

Red wine grape variety

Aleshi — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for dark-fruit profile and medium-plus tannin.
  • Check frame as medium body with medium acidity.

Confidence signals

  • Aleshi profile
  • Georgian noir-accession marker

Aromas

Signature

red fruitdark fruitspice

Common

black cherryplumviolet

Occasional

black tea

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
  • Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian noir accession preserved in field collections and ampelographic records · Aleshi: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
  • Style examples: Georgian heritage red lot featuring Aleshi · Caucasus blend preserving Aleshi accession material

Common questions

Is Aleshi a red or white grape variety?
Aleshi is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Aleshi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aleshi include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Aleshi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aleshi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Aleshi grown?
Classic regions for Aleshi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.

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