Avgoustiatis
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Avgoustiatis Zakynthos
Avgoustiatis is a red wine grape with signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Agiorgitiko and Xinomavro.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cherry/raspberry fruit with violet and herb accents.
- Check tannin as soft and texture as smooth.
Confidence signals
- Ionian red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Zakynthos · Ionian Islands · Western Greece
- Classic styles: Rare Ionian red with soft tannin and vibrant fruit-driven aromatics · Medium-bodied Greek red harvested early-season with lively freshness
Common questions
Is Avgoustiatis a red or white grape variety?
Avgoustiatis is a red wine grape variety.
What does Avgoustiatis smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Avgoustiatis include cherry, raspberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Avgoustiatis?
Documented tells for Avgoustiatis: Look for cherry/raspberry fruit with violet and herb accents. and Check tannin as soft and texture as smooth..
What is Avgoustiatis most often confused with in blind tasting?
Avgoustiatis is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Kotsifali. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Avgoustiatis grown?
Classic regions for Avgoustiatis include Zakynthos, Ionian Islands and Western Greece.