Bzvanura
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 1920, Georgian Bzvanura accession, Caucasus Bzvanura noir line
Bzvanura 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 savory dark-fruit profile and medium-plus tannin.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Bzvanura 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 passport identity and limited acreage · Bzvanura: medium plus body, medium acid, medium tannin red expression
Common questions
Is Bzvanura a red or white grape variety?
Bzvanura is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bzvanura smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bzvanura include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bzvanura?
Documented tells for Bzvanura: Look for savory dark-fruit profile and medium-plus tannin. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity..
What is Bzvanura most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bzvanura is most commonly confused with Saperavi, Alexandrouli and Ojaleshi. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bzvanura grown?
Classic regions for Bzvanura include Caucasus collections, Georgian references and regional holdings.