Butko
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1915, Georgian Butko accession, Caucasus Butko noir line
Butko is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Saperavi and Alexandrouli.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit savory profile with firmer tannin than light reds.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Butko profile
- Georgian noir-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Caucasus collections · Georgian references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian noir accession with conserved identity in collection repositories · Butko: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Butko a red or white grape variety?
Butko is a red wine grape variety.
What does Butko smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Butko include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Butko?
Documented tells for Butko: Look for dark-fruit savory profile with firmer tannin than light reds. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Butko most often confused with in blind tasting?
Butko is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Butko grown?
Classic regions for Butko include Caucasus collections, Georgian references and regional holdings.