Bazaleturi
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1053, Georgian Bazaleturi accession, Caucasus Bazaleturi white line
Bazaleturi is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Rkatsiteli and Mtsvane.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for restrained orchard profile over aromatic muscat tones.
- Open with body+acid frame: Bazaleturi runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Bazaleturi profile
- Georgian white-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Kartli references · Caucasus holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian white accession with preserved identity in national collection records · Bazaleturi: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Bazaleturi a red or white grape variety?
Bazaleturi is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bazaleturi smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bazaleturi include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bazaleturi?
Documented tells for Bazaleturi: Look for restrained orchard profile over aromatic muscat tones. and Open with body+acid frame: Bazaleturi runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Bazaleturi most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bazaleturi is most commonly confused with Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane and Kisi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bazaleturi grown?
Classic regions for Bazaleturi include Georgian collections, Kartli references and Caucasus holdings.