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Avgoustiatis

Red wine grape variety

Avgoustiatis — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

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

cherryraspberryviolet

Common

dried herbspeppercocoa note

Occasional

walnut note

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
  • Style examples: Zakynthos Avgoustiatis varietal · Ionian blend featuring Avgoustiatis

Common questions

Is Avgoustiatis a red or white grape variety?
Avgoustiatis is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Avgoustiatis most often confused with in blind tasting?
Avgoustiatis is most commonly confused with Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and Kotsifali. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Avgoustiatis grown?
Classic regions for Avgoustiatis include Zakynthos, Ionian Islands and Western Greece.

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