Aleshi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 269, Georgian Aleshi accession, Caucasus Aleshi noir line
Aleshi 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
- 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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Aleshi a red or white grape variety?
Aleshi is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Aleshi?
Documented tells for Aleshi: Look for dark-fruit profile and medium-plus tannin. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity..
What is Aleshi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aleshi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aleshi grown?
Classic regions for Aleshi include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.