Ashugazh
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 675, Georgian Ashugazh accession, Caucasus Ashugazh line
Ashugazh is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark-fruit savory lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandroul…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for savory dark-fruit profile over bright confectionary fruit.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Ashugazh profile
- Georgian black-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Caucasus collections · Georgian references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian black accession maintained in field collections with sparse modern commercial references · Ashugazh: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Ashugazh a red or white grape variety?
Ashugazh is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ashugazh smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ashugazh include dark-fruit savory lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ashugazh?
Documented tells for Ashugazh: Look for savory dark-fruit profile over bright confectionary fruit. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin..
What is Ashugazh most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ashugazh is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ashugazh grown?
Classic regions for Ashugazh include Caucasus collections, Georgian references and regional holdings.