Buza
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1918, Georgian Buza accession, Caucasus Buza noir line
Buza 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
- Anchor on savory berry profile rather than dense extraction.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Buza profile
- Georgian red-accession marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Georgian collections · Caucasus references · regional holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Georgian red accession with stable catalog identity and limited modern releases · Buza: medium body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Buza a red or white grape variety?
Buza is a red wine grape variety.
What does Buza smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Buza include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Buza?
Documented tells for Buza: Anchor on savory berry profile rather than dense extraction. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Buza most often confused with in blind tasting?
Buza is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Tavkveri. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Buza grown?
Classic regions for Buza include Georgian collections, Caucasus references and regional holdings.