Aspindzura Shavi
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 693, Georgian Aspindzura Shavi accession, Caucasus Aspindzura black line
Aspindzura Shavi is a red wine grape with signature aromas of savory dark-fruit lane, red fruit, dark fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Ale…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light reds.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Aspindzura Shavi profile
- Aspindza black-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Samtskhe-Javakheti references · Georgian collections · Caucasus holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian black accession from Aspindza-linked naming lineage with conserved passport identity · Aspindzura Shavi: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Aspindzura Shavi a red or white grape variety?
Aspindzura Shavi is a red wine grape variety.
What does Aspindzura Shavi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Aspindzura Shavi include savory dark-fruit lane, red fruit and dark fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Aspindzura Shavi?
Documented tells for Aspindzura Shavi: Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin than light reds. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Aspindzura Shavi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Aspindzura Shavi is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Aspindzura Shavi grown?
Classic regions for Aspindzura Shavi include Samtskhe-Javakheti references, Georgian collections and Caucasus holdings.