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Butko

Red wine grape variety

Butko — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

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

red fruitdark fruitspice

Common

black cherryblack plumviolet

Occasional

earth spice

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
  • Style examples: Georgian dark-fruit red featuring Butko · Caucasus blend preserving Butko material

Common questions

Is Butko a red or white grape variety?
Butko is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
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 is Butko most often confused with in blind tasting?
Butko is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Butko grown?
Classic regions for Butko include Caucasus collections, Georgian references and regional holdings.

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