Bakhva
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 910, Georgian Bakhva accession, Caucasus Bakhva noir line
Bakhva 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 Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Bakhva 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 in collection holdings with limited modern plantings · Bakhva: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Bakhva a red or white grape variety?
Bakhva is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bakhva smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bakhva 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 Bakhva?
Documented tells for Bakhva: Anchor on savory dark-fruit profile and firmer tannin. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Bakhva most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bakhva is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bakhva grown?
Classic regions for Bakhva include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.